Pain receptors in the skin, connective tissue, bone, joints, and muscles are classified as __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
nociceptors
Pain receptors in the skin, connective tissue, bone, joints, and muscles are nociceptors.
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A nurse is assessing the skin integrity of a patient who has AIDS. When performing this inspection, the nurse should prioritize assessment of what skin surfaces?
A) Perianal region and oral mucosa B) Sacral region and lower abdomen C) Scalp and skin over the scapulae D) Axillae and upper thorax
Level 1 interventions for potentially assaultive clients should be practiced as
1. therapy. 2. control methods. 3. assessment measures. 4. preventive measures.
Which of the following situations would be appropriate for the supervisory level of initial direction and/or periodic inspection?
a. Experienced RNs work together to provide care for a group of patients newly diagnosed with meningitis. b. The RN assigns the LPN tasks within her scope of practice and checks back during the shift to ensure the tasks are completed correctly. c. A new graduate nurse is assigned care to a male patient with a hematocrit of 11.0 grams of hemoglobin per deciliter and is receiving a blood transfusion. The charge nurse checks on the patient status every 15 to 30 minutes and asks the graduate to explain "next steps." d. No supervision is necessary since both are registered nurses.
It is not necessary or desirable for the study and use of nursing theory to have roots in the everyday practice of nursing
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.