Enkephalins and endorphins act to relieve pain by which process?
a. Inhibiting cells in the substantia gelatinosa
b. Stimulating the descending efferent nerve fibers
c. Attaching to opiate receptor sites
d. Blocking transduction of nociceptors
Ans: c. Attaching to opiate receptor sites
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The manager should document the total time lost as ______ hours. Standard Text: Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is collecting data during the assessment of a patient. During the assessment, the nurse collects both subjective and objective data. Which information should the nurse consider as subjective data?
a. Heart rate of 96 b. Incisional erythema c. Emesis of 150 mL d. Sharp, burning pain
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a. a situation in which a problem could arise unless preventive action is taken. b. that a problem does not yet exist, but special risk factors are present. c. the client's expression of a desire to attain a higher level of wellness in some area of function. d. that a problem exists.
The nurse determines that the asthmatic client does not understand discharge instructions if which of the following statements is made?
1. "I know I shouldn't smoke, but one or two cigarettes a day shouldn't be harmful.". 2. "I should monitor my peak flow daily and record it in a diary.". 3. "I should rinse my mouth after each use of my corticosteroid inhaler.". 4. "Using a spacer with my inhaler will allow for better and more accurate medication delivery.".