An adolescent is being evaluated for appendicitis. When assessed for pain, the patient points to the lower left abdominal region. What type of pain should the nurse document that this patient is experiencing?
A) Somatic pain
B) Chronic pain
C) Referred pain
D) Cutaneous pain
C
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Referred pain is pain that is perceived at a site distant from its point of origin. Somatic pain is pain that originates from deep body structures such as muscles or bones. Chronic pain is pain that lasts for a prolonged period or beyond the time span anticipated for healing. Cutaneous pain is pain that arises from superficial structures such as the skin and mucous membrane.
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a. Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible. b. Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture. c. Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result of cultural variations. d. Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common to all members of a culture.
What is an important nursing consideration when caring for a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?
a. Apply ice packs to relieve acute swelling and pain. b. Administer acetaminophen to reduce inflammation. c. Teach the child and family correct administration of medications. d. Encourage range of motion exercises during periods of inflammation.
A patient who has a history of ongoing opioid abuse is hospitalized for surgery. After a visit by a friend, the nurse finds that the patient is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils. Which prescribed medication will the nurse administer immediately?
a. Naloxone (Narcan) b. Diazepam (Valium) c. Clonidine (Catapres) d. Methadone (Dolophine)
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1. "My mother moved in and helped ustake our quadruplets home." 2. "Our health insurance sent us arejection letter for my child's brandname medication but we must fill out forms to get the generic." 3. "I chose to quit my job to be homewith my child,and my husband helps in the evening when he can." 4. "I have to care for my child dayand night,which leaves little time for me."