A patient asks why pain was felt in the left arm during a myocardial infarction. How should the nurse respond?
A. "Pain in the arm related to cardiac tissue damage is a type of referred pain."
B. "What you are describing relates to psychogenic pain."
C. "Cardiac pain is generally unexplainable."
D. "Were you doing some physical activity with your arm just prior to the event?"
Answer: A
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A healthy 33-year-old mother of three children reports "having no energy." She asks the nurse, how she could increase her energy level. What is the best response for the nurse to give?
a. "You should decrease iron intake." b. "Daily exercise has been shown to increase a person's energy level." c. "Energy caffeinated drinks are a good substitute for exercise." d. "Try to exercise 90 minutes every other day."
Which instance is most helpful during system training?
1. Training software is provided for staff to practice inputting fictitious client information. 2. Training sessions are scheduled for the four to six week period prior to going live so all users can feel comfortable with the system. 3. Designated trainers are appointed based on their ability to expertly care of patients. 4. New users are trained through an online learning platform such as Blackboard.
Which side effect should the nurse discuss with patients receiving filgrastim?
a. Bone pain b. Fatigue c. Bleeding d. Headache