The nurse is explaining the origins of pain to several nursing students. Review the examples below, and identify the one that best describes somatic pain:
1. Second-degree burn
2. Migraine headache
3. Gas pain
4. Knee sprain
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Rationale: A second-degree burn originates in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, and is an example of cutaneous pain.
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A) serotonin syndrome may result. B) persistent coughing may develop. C) respiratory secretions may be thickened. D) secretions may be retained.
A researcher has limited time and funds. Which of the following research designs would be most appropriate?
a. Cohort study b. Incidence study c. Longitudinal study d. Retrospective study
The FOUR (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness) tool is based on the assessment of the status of the: (Select all that apply.)
a. eye response. b. motor response. c. brainstem response. d. respiratory function. e. reflex response.
A nurse is involved with a group who advocates for improved and effective psychiatric services and consumer empowerment. Which of the following groups is the nurse most likely working with?
a. NAMI Consumer Council b. National Mental Health Consumer's As-sociation (NMHCA) c. National Association of Psychiatric Sur-vivors (NAPS) d. Consumer/Survivor Mental Health Re-search and Policy Work Group