The nurse is concerned that a client is in the third stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) when which of the following is assessed?
1. Increased energy
2. Fluid retention
3. Prolonged stress
4. Numbing effect
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A numbing effect is part of the third stage of GAS, the stage of exhaustion. Increased energy, fluid retention, and prolonged stress are part of the second stage of GAS.
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A) Intelligence B) Heart rate C) Mood D) Reflexes
The nurse is going to assess a client according to a nursing assessment model. The model that the nurse would most likely NOT use would be:
a. functional health patterns. c. Roy adaptation model b. theory of self-care. d. body systems model.
The nurse is caring for a client who has low back pain (LBP) from a work-related injury. Which measures does the nurse incorporate into the client's plan of care?
a. Apply moist heat continuously to the af-fected area. b. Use ice packs or ice massage for 1 to 2 hours over the affected area. c. Apply heat packs for 20 to 30 minutes at least four times daily. d. Advise the client to avoid hot baths or showers.
A high school football player is unable to play due to an inflamed hamstring muscle. The nurse teaches this client that up to ____ days are usually required for symptoms to resolve and for healing to begin
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.