The client's vital signs are normal, the skin is warm and dry, and the pupils are normal or dilated.
A. Acute Pain
B. Chronic Pain
C. Cancer Pain
Ans: B. Chronic Pain
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Vaginal fistulas are caused by an ulcerating process resulting from (Select all that apply.)
a. cancer. b. radiation. c. poor hygiene. d. multiple sexual partners. e. weakening of tissue from pregnancies. f. surgical interventions.
Which of the following would indicate a conflict in morality?
1. The nurse provides the mother of a dying neonate a cup of coffee in the intensive care unit. 2. The nurse provides a terminally ill client a meal that includes foods that should avoid but requested. 3. The nurse provides over-the-counter pain relievers to the daughter of a client because of a headache. 4. The nurse purchases the daily newspaper for a client who does not have any money but will when his wife comes to visit.
A nurse is providing patient education about ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a need for further teaching? "I will take my medication
a. with orange juice, because acidity promotes absorption." b. with a glass of milk so it won't upset my stomach." c. at the same time as I take my vitamins." d. at least 2 hours before my antacids."
The nurse is completing the health history of a patient with documented androgen deficiency and erectile dysfunction (ED). Which patient response would be a contraindication for this patient's use of hormone replacement therapy to treat his ED?
A. "I am being treated for prostate cancer." B. "Yes, I have a lot of hair on my chest and probably can't wear a patch." C. "I hate the idea of having an injection directly in my penis." D. "I am currently taking antibiotics."