An early symptom of peripheral artery disease is
A. Painful cramping of muscles during walking
B. Pain is worse when the legs are dependent below the level of the heart
C. Pain intensifies after vigorous walking is stopped
D. Ulceration or gangrene occurs at the sight of minor injury
A
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On two recent occasions, the experienced nurse manager has found it nearly impossible to discuss upcoming events with all the staff on the unit. What is a common reason for this problem?
1. The hospital is experiencing a nursing shortage, so staff members are very busy. 2. The client mix on the unit is much more varied. 3. The unit has just adopted combined staffing patterns. 4. There is a 1-hour overlap of staff between shifts.
The nurse-theorist Roy developed the:
A) Adaptation Model B) Model of Man-Living-Health C) Science of Unitary Human Beings D) Health Promotion Model
A patient has been taking paroxetine (Paxil) for major depressive symptoms for 8 months. The patient tells the primary care NP that these symptoms improved after 2 months of therapy
The patient is experiencing weight gain and sexual dysfunction and wants to know if the medication can be discontinued. The NP should: a. change to a tricyclic antidepressant medication. b. begin to taper the paroxetine and instruct the patient to call if symptoms increase. c. tell the patient to stop taking the medication and to call if symptoms get worse. d. continue the medication for several months and consider adding bupropion (Wellbutrin).