A patient with gout is complaining of severe, throbbing pain in the great toe. What type of pain is this patient experiencing?
a. Neuropathic pain
b. Somatic pain
c. Referred pain
d. Visceral pain
ANS: B
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A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Proteus C) Pseudomonas D) Escherichia coli
A client receiving total parenteral nutrition for 3 days becomes disoriented and removes her intravenous line. A new line cannot be inserted for 2 to 3 hours. The nurse should monitor the client for:
a. hypoglycemia. b. infection. c. air embolism. d. hyperglycemia.
There are several issues that challenge prevention partnerships in rural communities. What is one threat to the health of the public that affects rural populations disproportionately?
A) Substance abuse B) Tooth decay C) Adult obesity D) Depression
A client in the emergency department tells the nurse about being chased by a "serial killer." The client is currently paranoid and is aggressively fighting against any treatment
Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client? 1. Clozapine (Clozaril) in intramuscular (IM) form 2. Risperidone (Risperdal) IM 3. Loxapine (Loxitane) IM 4. Lorazepam (Ativan) IM