The nurse is preparing to apply heat to a client's leg. The therapeutic effect of heat would be to:
a. decrease inflammation and edema. c. improve blood flow to the area.
b. facilitate clotting and control bleeding. d. raise the threshold of pain receptors.
ANS: C
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1. Patients can block out portions of painful stimuli if it is overwhelming. 2. Aging can decrease touch sensitivity to the feet and lower legs. 3. Poor circulation has probably resulted in death of the nerve endings in the patient's legs. 4. Burns on the legs often appear very severe because the skin is so thin.
A gravida 1, para 0, 38 weeks' gestation is in the transition phase of labor with SROM and is very anxious. Vaginal exam, 8 cm, 100% effaced, -1 station vertex presentation
She wants the nurse to keep checking her by performing repeated vaginal exams because she is sure that she is progressing rapidly. What is the best response that the nurse can provide to this client at this time? a. Performing more frequent vaginal exams will not make the labor go any quicker. b. Even though she is in transition, frequent vaginal exams must be limited because of the potential for infection. c. Tell the client that she will check every 30 minutes. d. Medicate the client as needed for anxiety so that the labor can progress.
An inflammatory rash characterized by itching and redness is best described by the pediatric nurse as ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse feels resistance while trying to flush the IV line with a 3-ml syringe of normal saline solution before administering a medication by IV bolus. Which should the nurse implement next?
1. Use a 10-ml syringe to flush. 2. Aspirate IV for a blood return. 3. Check for causes of resistance. 4. Inject the IV medication slowly.