The amount of pain a person is willing to endure is referred to as ______________ ______________
ANS:
pain tolerance
Pain tolerance is the amount of pain a person is willing to endure. Pain threshold is the point at which pain is perceived. Pain threshold is relatively consistent from person to person, but pain tolerance differs greatly.
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A) Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) B) Epinephrine (Adrenalin) C) Cromolyn (Intal) D) Pseudoephedrine
Which health care situations reflect the philosophy of quality management as designed by Deming? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A nurse asks visitors to leave because it is after visiting hours. 2. At 2:00 p.m. the nurse orders a lunch tray for a client who has just been removed from NPO status. 3. A nurse tells the manager that a housekeeper's work is not up to standards. 4. A nurse volunteers to take a Spanish language class to be able to communicate with clients. 5. A nurse who has not made a medication error in two years asks for a salary increase.
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These drugs require a 24-hour period to become effective, so timely administration is essential. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When caring for a client with a spouse and two adolescent children, the nurse knows that the family unit must first:
1. Be viewed as a client 2. Change traditional roles 3. Provide support for the ailing mother 4. Seek help to fulfill day-to-day needs