A client who has been in chronic pain after an automobile accident successfully reduces his pain through a combination of biofeedback and meditation. The conclusion the nurse may draw from his success is that the
a. pain was acute in nature.
b. pain was psychological in nature.
c. placebo effect occurred.
d. therapy caused physiologic changes.
D
Many nonpharmaceutical interventions have been used clinically with positive results. The ther-apies are thought to cause physiologic changes.
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A) Central diabetes insipidus B) SIADH C) Diabetes mellitus D) Myxedema
When reviewing the literature on the effects of Medicaid on health care for the poor, the nurse researcher found that the poor:
a. have less access than even the uninsured. b. receive many unnecessary treatments. c. lack consistent providers. d. abuse preventive services.
An experienced emergency room nurse is beginning a volunteer experience at a large rural hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. Before beginning work the next week, what should the nurse do first?
A. Visit the hospital to figure out the layout, supply situation, and the patient care model used. B. Begin studying the language. C. Review ACLS and BLS protocols. D. Perform a cultural assessment of the community in which he or she will be working.
An older person is severely dehydrated and, as a result, has increased blood viscosity. How will this affect the peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)?
a) increased PVR b) decreased PVR c) no change d) depends on gender