After assessing a patient for pain, the nurse concludes that the pain is caused by a mechanical stimulus. What should the nurse consider as a possible cause of this patient's pain?

A. Muscle tear
B. Frostbite
C. Burn
D. Myocardial infarction


Answer: A

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A nurse is responsible for the care coordination of a client with multiple sclerosis who is being treated at a multiservice outpatient clinic

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A. Multiple platelet transfusions B. Subcutaneous administration of epoetin (Epogen, Procrit) C. Repeated (daily) venous blood sampling for laboratory testing D. Continuous administration of oxygen by nasal cannula or mask

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The nurse manager is presenting at a conference and shows an adequate understanding of a mentoring relationship when giving the following as an example:

a. A coach and a player c. An intern and a resident b. A teacher and a learner d. An advisor and a partner

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