A patient with a history of chronic pain reports doing things to help the body make a natural pain reliever. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?
A. A belief in alternative methods
B. The body's ability to make endorphins
C. A reason to reduce the amount of pain medication prescribed
D. A theory of denial
Answer: B
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The nurse is teaching a moderately obese, older adult client who is otherwise healthy about the benefits of exercise. Which of the following teaching points is most accurate?
A) "You'll need to monitor your heart rate when you're working out to make sure it doesn't go more than 10 beats over your target rate.". B) "Since your resting heart rate is over 75 beats per minute, an exercise program might not be appropriate.". C) "You'll need to choose at the outset whether you want an exercise program that addresses cardiovascular function, one aimed at flexibility, or one addressing strength.". D) "For older adults, a workout that is slightly shorter but slightly more intense is ideal.".
In nursing school, the student learns that the nurse should always consider the possible outcomes of any nursing action taken. What ethical concept does this consideration support?
1. Slippery slope arguments 2. Therapeutic jurisprudence 3. Autonomy model 4. Perception model
The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine?
a. Orally b. Intravenous (IV) push injection c. Intermittent IV infusions (IV piggyback) d. Continuous IV infusion with an infusion pump
The nurse has completed a health assessment, physical examination, and interview with a patient
Which assessment data would support a diagnosis of reactive arthritis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The conjunctiva of the right eye is reddened, with a thin, watery drainage. 2. The patient reports increased urine output. 3. The patient reports having "food poisoning" 12 days ago. 4. The patient reports pain in both knees. 5. The patient's right ankle is swollen only on the medial side.