Where are the primary-order pain-transmitting neurons located within the spinal cord?
a. Lateral root ganglia
b. Dorsal root ganglia
c. Anterior root ganglia
d. Medial root ganglia
Answer: b. Dorsal root ganglia
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When assessing a patient with a hydrocolloid dressing, the nurse finds the formation of a soft, white-yellow gel that is adherent to the wound and has a very slight odor. The nurse evaluates this outcome as:
a. an expected occurrence. b. a wound infection requiring a culture. c. an adverse reaction to the hydrocolloid components. d. excessive exudate requiring a different type of dressing.
The nurse is teaching a client strategies to manage ulcerative colitis. Which of the following would be included in the client’s teaching plan?
a. Eat three large meals a day
b. Encourage client to keep food diary and avoid foods that increase symptoms
c. Exercise regularly
d. Practice stress relieving measures
e. Enjoy caffeinated beverages in large quantities
Sixteen-year-old Bettina has been hospitalized 100 miles from home for a week. She is recovering from surgery to repair a broken kneecap, an injury incurred while skateboarding
She was cheerful and chatty when she first arrived, but the nurse notes in recent days she has become increasingly quiet and seems lonely. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate for Bettina? The nurse should: A) call the hospital's mental health unit to see if Bettina can get some counseling. B) show Bettina where the teen lounge in the hospital is so she can meet other teens, use a phone, and check her e-mail. C) suggest that she read books and magazines from the hospital bookmobile. D) ask Bettina's caregivers to bring her siblings and friends to visit.