What is the term used to describe a pharmaceutical agent that relieves pain?
A) antacid B) antihistamine C) analgesic D) antibiotic
C
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An 84-year-old client with oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted with an exacerbation and steady weight loss. The client has been in the hospital 4 times over the last several months and is "tired of being poked and prodded." Which topic would be most important for the nurse to discuss with this client's health care team?
a. Need for discharge to a skilled nursing facility b. Nutritional consult with instructions on a high-calorie diet c. Option of palliative care d. Physical therapy prescription to promote activity
After distributing a number of résumés and application letters over the past several weeks, a nurse has been contacted by two prospective employers, each of whom is offering an identical wage structure
Which factor should the nurse prioritize when choosing between the two positions? A) The size of each work setting B) The fringe benefits that is associated with each position C) The presence or absence of friends who work at each site D) The date on which each job would begin
What % of the US population suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year?
a. 22.1% b. 32% c. 42% d. 11%
The nurse is assessing a client who had a cerebrovascular accident involving Broca's area in the frontal lobe. What communication abilities can the nurse anticipate in obtaining a history from this client?
a. The client can understand speech but is unable to translate ideas into meaningful speech. b. The client is unable to comprehend speech and thus does not respond verbally. c. The client is able to understand speech but has difficulty forming words, creating muffled speech. d. The client is unable to comprehend speech and responds inappropriately to conversation.