If a client is having cardiac pain, but relates that the pain is in the left shoulder and denies chest pain, this client is experiencing which of the following?
A)
Referred pain
B)
Visceral pain
C)
Phantom pain
D)
Chronic pain
A
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A parent comments that her infant has had several ear infections in the past few months. Why are infants more susceptible to otitis media?
a. Infants are in a supine or prone position most of the time. b. Sucking on a nipple creates middle ear pressure. c. They have increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections. d. The eustachian tube is short, straight, and wide.
Which statement best describes the process of nursing case management?
a. The coordination of care services to at-risk populations b. A collaborative process to promote quality and cost-effective care c. The implementation of care to acutely ill, underserved populations d. A cost-effective care delivery model meeting the needs of specially defined groups
The nurse is assessing a 56-year-old female who is receiving treatment for symptoms associated with a midlife crisis. Which of the following would the nurse evaluate as normal midlife biologic findings?
1. Markedly increased reaction time 2. Alterations in strength and endurance 3. Enhanced muscle tone 4. More acute hearing
A prescription specifies that an infant should be given 8 minims of a liquid medication 3 times a day for 14 days. The pharmacist will fill the prescription to the nearest dram. How many drams will the pharmacist supply?
A. 7 B. 5 C. 6 D. 4