Lily was admitted with generalized abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hypotension. She says that she has not passed stool in over 1 week and has been in pain for the past 4 days. Which type of pain would you expect her to be experiencing?
a) Deeper somatic pain
b) Neuropathic pain
c) Visceral pain
d) Chronic pain
Answer: c) Visceral pain
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The newly licensed nurse has accepted her first hospital position and has been scheduled to attend orientation
The nurse had a previously scheduled vacation booked for the orientation week and asks the human resources director, "What is orientation? Is it okay if I miss it for my vacation?" What is the director's best response? 1. Orientation is provided to all new employees. 2. Orientation will teach you about policy and procedure and benefits. 3. You will be assigned to a preceptor who will help you increase your confidence and competence in the clinical setting. 4. In orientation, you will be provided with the information and tools you need to begin your position with the organization.
The ________ is missing from the Nitrobid transcription. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is working on a psychiatric unit in a large hospital and encounters a female client with a history of being abused. What client statement best supports the belief that this client is at risk for more violence?
1. "I am financially independent." 2. "My partner is enrolled in alcoholics anonymous." 3. "I want to finish high school but my husband won't let me." 4. "My partner encourages me to use condoms."
_____ are instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety programs are in place
a. CNSs b. APNs c. SCCMs d. AACNs