Which explanation by the nurse best describes how the TENS unit soothes paint?
a) continuous high-pressure stimulation of the pain nerve fibers are blocked
b) it sends stimulating pulses through the skin, to block pain signals from reaching the brain
c) electrodes are placed at pressure points to measure biofeedback and reduce stress
d) needles are inserted to stimulate specific points in the body
Answer: b) it sends stimulating pulses through the skin, to block pain signals from reaching the brain
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The nurse is preparing to teach a patient therapeutic lifestyle changes that can decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. The nurse plans to include which topics in the teaching?
1. Eliminating the consumption of alcohol 2. Eliminating foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats 3. Maintaining blood pressure within normal levels 4. Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight 5. Decreasing the number of cigarettes smoked
The goal of Ida Jean Orlando's theory of effective nursing practice is to
a. focus on relationships among the environment, nurse, and patient. b. reduce the duration of hospital stays. c. meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve distress or discomfort. d. integrate holism into nursing.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving pain medication through a saline lock. After obtaining a good blood return when the nurse is flushing the patient's peripheral IV, the patient reports pain
Upon assessment, the nurse notices a red streak that is warm and tender to the touch. What is the nurse's initial action? a. Do not administer the pain medication. b. Administer the pain medication slowly. c. Apply a warm compress to the site. d. Apply a cool compress to the site.
The charge nurse is evaluating the documentation of the new staff nurse. Based on which of the following does the charge nurse note, on review of the charting, that appropriate documentation is evident?
a. The new staff nurse used a pencil to make the entries. b. The new staff nurse used correction fluid to correct written errors. c. The new staff nurse identified an error made by the attending physician. d. The new staff nurse has dated and signed all of the entries he or she made in the record.