The client in the first trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse she regularly sees a massage therapist to help with pain in her shoulders and neck
The nurse tells her that massage has which of the following added advantages? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increasing circulation
2. Reducing anxiety
3. Promoting a sense of well-being
4. Eliminating energy blockages
5. Allowing coordination of breathing and moving
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Massage therapy has been shown to increase circulation.
2. Massage therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety.
3. Massage therapy has been shown to promote a sense of well-being.
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The end of shift report is vital for the coordination of patient care. Which of these statements would require an intervention if overheard by the charge nurse during report?
a. "Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I had to give him an anti-anxiety medication.". b. "Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I called his wife to come in early.". c. "Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I called the chaplain to see him and his wife today.". d. "Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I was in the room most of the day.".
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had surgery to repair a hernia. The patient's pain was 7 out of 10 before receiving pain medication. One hour after receiving an oral opioid, the patient ranks his pain at 3 out of 10
The patient asks the nurse why he isn't receiving more pain medication. Which is the nurse's best response? a. "This medication can be given only every 4 hours. It is not time for you to have any other pain medication right now." b. "I will notify the health care provider to come perform an assessment if your pain doesn't improve in 30 minutes." c. "If the pain becomes severe, we may need to transfer you to an intensive care unit." d. "It can take 2 hours for oral pain medication to work, and your pain is going down. Let's try boosting you up in bed and putting an ice pack on the incision to see if that helps."
Mr. Adams is unconscious. The plan of care reads that he is to be turned every 2 hours. You should
A homemaker/home health aide must act in a way that is both legally and morally acceptable. In the following situations, select the action that would be indicated for the homemaker/home health aide. a. not do this; turning unconscious persons may be very disturbing to them b. ignore this order; you are sure the order was written before Mr. Adams became unconscious because there would be no purpose for turning him every 2 hours now c. follow the orders as directed d. turn Mr. Adams just once a day before his family comes to visit; it will make them feel better to see him in a different position
A nurse is completing the initial assessment on a neonate of a mother with type I diabetes. Important assessment areas for this neonate include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assessment of cardiovascular system b. Assessment of respiratory system c. Assessment of musculoskeletal system d. Assessment of neurological system