A/An ____________________ is a purposeful, repetitive behavior that is done many times each day and is problematic enough to cause distress.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
compulsion
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The organization that developed the initial concept of nursing diagnosis is _______________
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The nurse asks a patient experiencing bone pain to describe his pain. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of bone pain?
A) Dull, deep ache that is "boring" in nature B) Soreness or aching that may include cramping C) Sharp and piercing; relieved by immobilization D) Spastic or sharp pain that radiates
The nurse intervenes for a patient with a perforation of the right eye by which of the following? (Place the interventions in the appropriate sequence.)
1. Cover the right eye with an eye shield. 2. Place the patient in a Fowler's position. 3. Clean around the right eye. 4. Cover the left eye with a light occlusive dressing. 5. Darken the room.
A client admitted to home care hospice with terminal stage cervical cancer complains of constipation. What should the nurse provide, with orders, to manage constipation in this client?
A) Low-residue diet B) Belladonna suppository C) Kaolin and pectin mixture D) Milk of Magnesia