The nurse notices that the patient seems calm and peaceful in spite of an assessment that the patient's injuries might be causing severe pain
The patient tells the nurse that the use of yoga, meditation, and ____ lessens the perceptions of pain to tolerable levels. 1. eating lots of ice cream.
2. music by a favorite instrument.
3. reading exciting science fiction.
4. self-administration of drugs.
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Alternate methods of pain relief are effective for many patients. Activities such as yoga, meditation, reading a relaxing book, and listening to music are helpful.
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Which of the following best describes how hospitals initially coped when Medicare reimbursement became based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)?
a. Charged more for patients whose care was paid by insurance b. Decreased nursing staff to cut labor costs c. Lobbied politicians to increase Medicare reimbursement to reflect actual costs d. Refused to accept Medicare patients
A nurse educator is explaining the idea of health care as a partnership between provider and client. Which are client responsibilities that some hospitals have included in their client bill of rights? Select all that apply
A) Involving your family in your healthcare decisions B) Reporting accurate and complete information about your health to your healthcare team C) Asking questions asked by your healthcare team D) Immediately paying all expenses not covered by insurance E) Accepting the consequences if you fail to comply with instructions given to you
A nurse has written a plan of care for a 54-year-old man diagnosed with peripheral arterial insufficiency
One of the nursing diagnoses in the care plan is altered peripheral tissue perfusion related to compromised circulation. What is the most appropriate intervention for this diagnosis? A) Elevating his legs and arms above his heart when resting B) Encourage the patient to engage in a moderate amount of exercise C) Encourage long periods of sitting or standing D) Discourage walking to decrease pain
Among the following beta blockers, which is the least effective in preventing migraine headache?
A. acebutolol B. metoprolol C. timolol D. propranolol