A client reports to the nurse that he has pain in his knee with movement. He refuses pain medication because he is willing to tolerate the pain. The nurse realizes that a barrier to this client's pain management may be which factor?
A. Cultural beliefs and values
B. The client's gender
C. The client's occupation
D. The client's socioeconomic status
Ans: A. Cultural beliefs and values
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A) Increase in serum calcium and phosphorous B) Increase in serum calcium and decrease in serum phosphorous C) Decrease in serum calcium and phosphorous D) Decrease in serum calcium and increase in serum phosphorous
When asked by the family of an 86-year-old terminally ill patient about treatment options, a nurse states, "Treatment options are more difficult with the elderly, as the choices are dependent on the patient's dependence on others,
the terminal illness itself, and ____________________." Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following health problems ranks as one of the top five problems for farm workers aged 5 to -19 years?
a. Dental problems b. Communicable diseases c. Gastrointestinal problems d. Stress
Calculate the amount to administer: Ordered: 250 mg po 4 times daily. On hand: suspension 50 mg/5
mL. What will be an ideal response?