Pathological similarities and differences between acute pain and chronic pain include:
1. Both have decreased levels of endorphins.
2. Chronic pain has a predominance of C-neuron stimulation.
3. Acute pain is most commonly associated with irritation of peripheral nerves.
4. Acute pain is diffuse and hard to localize.
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A) Leukocytes B) Natural killer cells C) Cytokines D) Platelets E) Erythrocytes
Which of the following advice should the nurse give a client with a furuncle to prevent the spread of the infection?
A) Keep hair short, clean, and away from the face and forehead. B) Never pick or squeeze a furuncle. C) Avoid the use of cosmetics. D) Use tepid bath water.
A patient with osteoarthritis in both knees and shoulders states that she cannot manage her household tasks without pain. Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Ineffective coping, related to pain b. Risk for disuse syndrome c. Impaired physical mobility, related to pain d. Activity intolerance, related to pain
The 80-year-old man complains that when he goes to bed and cannot fall asleep, he becomes very upset. What would be an appropriate suggestion for when he has not fallen asleep within 30 minutes?
a. Take two tablets of a sedative medication. b. Get up and do a mild stretching exercise for 15 minutes. c. Remain in bed with his eyes closed. d. Get up and read until he feels sleepy and then return to bed.