What is the best description of the pain phenomena felt in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
A) Neuronal windup
B) Neuronal plasticity
C) Peripheral sensitization
D) Central sensitization
A
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Which of these statements about the process of active listening is TRUE?
a. It is the behavior of listening and observing. b. It is processing client statements and answering questions while providing daily nursing care. c. It focuses on the client's nonverbal behavior. d. It takes specialized preparation.
A client who received an allograft develops symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and a pruritic rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing:
1. acute rejection. 2. GVH disease. 3. chronic rejection. 4. an allergic response.
Readiness for toilet training is usually evident at which age?
a. 10 to 12 months c. 14 to 18 months b. 12 to 14 months d. 18 to 24 months
A boy you care for tells you that his mother is a psychologist while his father is unemployed. His mother is the one who reminds him to take his medicine and also comforts his sister when she cries
Analyzing this description of his parents' roles, you would conclude that his A) mother is the provider and nurturer. B) father is the health supervisor and nurturer. C) father is the peacemaker. D) mother is the decision maker.