A nurse has entered a patient's room at the beginning of a shift in order to quickly assess the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, and consciousness
The nurse observes that the patient is wincing, stating, "I'm having a lot of pain right now." What question should the nurse next ask this patient?
A) "When did this pain begin?"
B) "Would you like me to get you something?"
C) "In the past, what has helped your pain?"
D) "Where exactly are you having pain right now?"
D
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Which action by the nurse will be most effective in decreasing the spread of pertussis in a community setting?
a. Providing supportive care to patients diagnosed with pertussis b. Teaching family members about the need for careful hand washing c. Teaching patients about the need for adult pertussis immunizations d. Encouraging patients to complete the prescribed course of antibiotics
Peptic ulcers, headaches, and other disorders may be an expression of emotional disturbance. Nurses know that this is identified as:
A) Hypochondriasis B) Repression C) Conversion D) Splitting
Which of the following is the primary carbohydrate in the breastfeeding newborn?
1. Glucose 2. Fructose 3. Lactose 4. Maltose