The nurse is managing care for a group of patients with pain. For which health problem should the nurse expect the patient to experience acute pain?
A. Complex regional pain syndrome
B. Degenerative joint disease
C. Cholecystectomy
D. Phantom limb pain
Answer: C
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a. Monthly breast self-examinations are optional for women in their twenties and thirties. b. Women less than 40 need a clinical breast exam by a health care provider yearly. c. Asymptomatic women need mammograms yearly until age 40. d. Women greater than age 40 need mammograms every 6 months.
Identify a true statement about antimalarial drugs.
A. Drugs for the treatment of acute malaria exacerbations are usually administered parenterally. B. Pyrimethamine and mefloquine have been associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. C. Primaquine inhibits the conversion of the folic acid to folinic acid in the microorganisms. D. Pyrimethamine acts directly within the microorganisms by accumulating in the parasites and binding to the critical metabolic substances.
What is the goal of drug therapy for chronic stable angina?
a. Prevent Coronary artery spasm b. Constrict coronary arteries to increase blood pressure during stress c. Decrease myocardial need for oxygen during stress d. Increase myocardial blood flow during systole
Kathy is a 27-year-old woman who has a 4-month-old baby boy. For the past 3 months, Kathy has been experiencing intense sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness
After having thoughts of killing her baby, she decided to seek help. What is Kathy most likely experiencing? A) Dysthymic disorder B) Postpartum depression C) Major depression D) Postpartum blues