The nurse is preparing to write a care plan for the patient with fibromyalgia. Which prob-lem/nursing diagnosis best addresses this disorder?
a. Fatigue
b. Pain, Chronic
c. Impaired Physical Mobility
d. Activity Intolerance
B
Pain is the predominant symptom with fibromyalgia. The pain can lead to other problems, such as fatigue, impaired mobility, and activity intolerance; however, if the pain can be controlled, other health problems may be reduced.
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A) Medical history B) Surgical history C) Last pap smear D) Recent CD4 count
A grand tour question is most likely to be used at which time?
A) At the beginning of a focus group session B) At the end of a critical incident interview C) At the beginning of an unstructured interview D) At the end of a photo elicitation study
The nurse is teaching a class to prenatal clients about the benefits of a doula. Which statement by a client demonstrates the need for further teaching?
1. "The doula will deliver the baby." 2. "The doula will assist with the birth." 3. "The doula will provide guidance and encouragement." 4. "The doula will attend to my comfort needs."
An adult with diabetes receives 20 units of insulin each morning and evening. How will the nurse teach the patient to administer the insulin?
A) "Use a 1-mL syringe and give 0.4 mL." B) "Use a 5-mL syringe and give 0.40 mL." C) "Use a tuberculin syringe and give 4/10 mL." D) "Use an insulin syringe and give 20 units."