To assist clients in managing their pain, nurses
1. set mutual goals.
2. use client-centered therapy.
3. administer narcotic analgesics.
4. tell the client to think of something else.
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This helps both nurses and clients set realistic, attainable goals for pain management.
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A) 25% B) 50% C) 75% D) 100%
The perinatal nurse understands that 4 days after fertilization, the morula now contains how many cells?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 16
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a. ask for medication as needed b. sit on a large pillow at all times c. walk around frequently to restore circulation d. tighten the buttocks and perineum before sitting and relax the area once seated
When preparing to perform a cultural assessment for a client, the nurse is aware of the numerous components that will aid in the identification of ethnicity
When preparing to ask appropriate questions to assess unique needs, which of the following questions will be beneficial? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "What is your religious preference?" 2. "Can you identify any food practices that will impact your prescribed plan of care?" 3. "To what ethnic group do you identify yourself?" 4. "Does your mother practice the same religion as you?" 5. "What political party do you belong to?"