A client describes pain in the lower leg and has been diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disk. The pain in the leg is

A) Acute pain
B) Chronic pain
C) Referred pain
D) Limited pain


Ans: C

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A nurse is assessing a woman for positive signs of pregnancy. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse discover? (

a. Positive test for HCG in the maternal urine b. Detection of fetal heart tones c. Enlargement of the uterus d. Palpation of fetal body parts

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Because some patients are unable to obtain a sputum specimen by coughing and expectorating, the nurse may collect the specimen by:

a. asking patient to spit. b. directing the patient to turn, cough, and breathe deeply. c. tracheal suctioning. d. bronchoscopy.

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The best prevention of serious complications of ear disorders like infections, mastoiditis and brain abscesses is:

a. Strong antibiotics and isolation b. Early detection and treatment c. Surgery and rehabilitation d. Bed rest and early speech reading techniques

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The patient decides to discontinue standard medical treatment for diabetes mellitus and to rely on diet and herbal medications for blood sugar control. Which statements, made by the nurse, are appropriate?

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "You are an adult and can do anything you want to do." 2. "We need to talk about how medications work to control diabetes mellitus." 3. "Tell me more about why you decided to make this change." 4. "Don't you know that you are gambling with your health?" 5. "I think that would be a mistake."

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