Before placing the stethoscope on the person, you need to warm the diaphragm:
a. In warm water
b. In hot water
c. In your hand
d. Under the person's arm
C
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In this situation, TT is considered to be which of the following? a. A complementary modality b. An alternative modality c. A placebo response d. Holistic healthcare
The nurse anticipates certain psychosocial responses to pain from clients. The factors affecting a person's perceptions and reactions to pain include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cultural background can affect pain threshold. 2. Cultural background can affect the level of pain that an individual is willing to tolerate. 3. Children are often undertreated for pain. 4. Education related to pain can affect the perceived quality of life for both clients and their caregivers. 5. Previous pain experiences influence a client's expectations for relief.
A person you are caring for is in wrist restraints. Teaching has been done with the patient. He has been instructed to notify staff for any numbness, tingling, or decreased sensation. During your shift, every 15 minutes you check the patient and he reports numbness in his right hand. What do you do?
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is caring for a client with terminal bone cancer. The client states, "My pain is getting worse and worse and the morphine doesn't help anymore." The nurse determines the client's pain is
A) Acute B) Chronic C) Diffuse D) Malignant