Using a pain scale of 1 to 10, the nurse explains that the maximum pain level at which a patient can function effectively is:
a. 2.
b. 3.
c. 4.
d. 5.
C
Most patients do not function effectively if the pain level exceeds 4 on a scale of 10.
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a. Yogurt b. Pasta c. Oatmeal d. Broccoli
A nurse is conducting a sports fitness class for volunteer coaches. Which information provided by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "Fractures heal more quickly in children because the bones are still growing." B. "Children are prone to fractures because their bones are weaker than adults' bones." C. "Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold muscles to the bones." D. "Once a child reaches adult height, bone development eventually stops."
During the examination of an elderly male the nurse notes thin, gray pubic hairs and a scrotal sac that hangs significantly lower than the penis. The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?
1. Document the findings as normal. 2. Inform the client that he is no longer fertile. 3. Notify the healthcare provider of the findings. 4. Ask the client about his sexual practices.
An older adult is taking diazepam several times a day. What does the nurse specifically monitor for?
a. Tachycardia b. A hangover effect c. Agitation d. Hypertension