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) A decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit B) A decrease in glomerular filtration rate C) A decrease in potassium accompanied by an increase in sodium D) An increase in white blood cells
A nurse is responsible for the care coordination of a client with multiple sclerosis who is being treated at a multiservice outpatient clinic
The nurse is informed by the occupational therapist that the client needs specialized assistive devices in order to prepare meals but does not have the money to purchase them. The client's insurance company has denied approval to cover the devices. Which is the appropriate action by the nurse? A) Tell the occupational therapist that she will have to come up with another plan to meet the client's needs. B) Advocate with the insurance company to provide the appropriate coverage. C) Explain to the client that she will have to get family members or friends to prepare her meals. D) Explain to the client that she will have to find other methods to pay for the devices.
Which intervention may decrease the rate at which erythrocytes are produced?
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
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