What is the most effective way to assess the severity of Mr. Keller's pain?
A) Ask him what it feels like.
B) Ask him what makes it feel better.
C) Ask him to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the worst.
D) Ask him what makes it feel worse.
C
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1. The client must return within 24 to 36 hours to have the test assessed. 2. A positive reaction to the skin test is based upon redness around the injection site. 3. An induration area of 15 mm or greater is significant in this client. 4. An induration area of 10 mm or more is considered positive in this client.
Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?
a. Check the spelling and name of each medication. b. Check the physician's order only. c. Ask the team leader to check the order with you. d. Ask the patient which one of the medications she takes.
A(n) __________ is the designated time in which a person can file a lawsuit
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A reviewer conducts a critical appraisal of a study and notes that the study abstract does not include key results. The reviewer will discuss this in which part of the appraisal?
a. Introduction b. Literature review c. Problem d. Purpose