A client of Asian descent, who is 1 day postsurgery, has not requested pain medication for 8 hr and denies pain. The nurse performs an in-depth pain assessment because knowledge of the client's culture leads the nurse to suspect that the client views pain in what way?
A. As an imbalance of body forces
B. As a sign of illness
C. As unpleasant and something to be controlled
D. As something to be minimized
Ans: A. As an imbalance of body forces
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Which diagnosis would be appropriate for this client? A) Ineffective Coping B) Situational Low Self-Esteem C) Hormonal Imbalance D) Sexual Dysfunction
Which option reflects a general criterion for restraining a patient?
1. The patient's inability to care for himself or herself 2. The patient's refusal to take psychotropic medications as prescribed 3. The patient's violent but nonthreatening behavior toward others 4. The patient's immediate ability to harm self or others
A patient is admitted to the hospital after developing pneumonia. During the admission assessment, the patient reports having used a nasal decongestant spray for the past few weeks but thinks the nasal congestion is getting worse. The nurse will
a. request an order for a systemic decongestant medication. b. request an order so the patient can continue to use the decongestant spray. c. tell the patient the congestion will clear up after stopping the spray. d. tell the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
A nurse operates a school-based clinic in a local school, making it easier for children to access health care. This is an example of
a. Case finding b. Wrap-around services c. Outreach d. Comprehensive services