A nurse is assessing an Asian client and observes several reddened and bruised areas on the skin. Further assessment reveals that the client was using cupping to treat back pain. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Placing heated glass jars on the skin that are allowed to cool
B) Rubbing ointment into the skin with a spoon
C) Attaching smoldering herbs to acupuncture needles
D) Placing warm burning herbs directly on the skin
A
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The nurse needs to first assess the patient for which of the following? a. Safety, because the patient will not use the call light b. Hydration, because the patient is not able to verbally communicate his or her needs c. Bathroom privileges, because of lack of communication skills d. Pain, because the patient is unable to communicate effectively
A patient is being treated for a systemic fungal infection with amphotericin B [Abelcet] and will be discharged home from the hospital to complete every other day infusions of the medication for 6 to 8 weeks
The nurse provides discharge teaching before dismissal. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. "I may experience headaches and pain in my lower back, legs, and abdomen." b. "I may need to take potassium supple-ments while taking this drug." c. "I should take acetaminophen and di-phenhydramine before each infusion." d. "I will need to have blood drawn for se-rum creatinine and BUN levels every 3 to 4 days."
The school nurse is teaching a class of fourth-graders about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate?
a. Use additional caution when riding with a device that uses earphones b. When riding at night, wear reflective clothing c. Wear a helmet when riding on the pavement d. Never wear clothing that could be caught in the chain
The client has experienced a sports-related injury. He asks the nurse how long it will take for him to respond to treatment. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "With proper care, it will take about a month for symptoms to resolve." 2. "It will depend on your response to the medications." 3. "It will take about a week and a half for symptoms to resolve." 4. "The inflammatory process is too complex to predict a time frame for healing."