One of the nurses on the unit said, "Male patients have a low threshold for pain." What is this type of illogical thinking?
A) Affirming the consequences
B) Arguing from analogy
C) Deductive reasoning
D) Overgeneralizing
D
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As renal function decreases, the nurse can expect which change in creatinine clearance?
A) Increase B) Decrease C) Stabilization D) Changes will be unpredictable.
The school nurse is assessing children for risk factors related to childhood injuries. Which child has the most risk factors related to childhood injury?
a. Female, multiple siblings, stable home life b. Male, high activity level, stressful home life c. Male, even tempered, history of previous injuries d. Female, reacts negatively to new situations, no serious previous injuries
A patient says that his condition must be getting worse since he was receiving 10 mg morphine sulfate through the IV for pain but now is prescribed Demerol 50 mg by mouth at home. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV. It does not mean your condition is worse." 2. "The doctor is making sure that you do not have any pain once you go home." 3. "I will get the doctor so he can explain what is going on with your condition." 4. "All patients have more pain when they go home so the doctor is making sure you have enough medication."
Of the following guidelines, which would not be recommended to a person who has sustained an orthopedic injury during exercise?
A) ice B) warmth C) rest D) elevation