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The drawing shows four situations in which a positively char…

The drawing shows four situations in which a positively charged particle is moving with a velocity v→{“version”:”1.1″,”math”:”v→”}  through a magnetic field B→{“version”:”1.1″,”math”:”B→”}. In each case, the magnetic field is directed out of the page toward you, and the velocity is directed to the right. In only one of these drawings is the magnetic force F→{“version”:”1.1″,”math”:”F→”} physically reasonable. Which drawing is it?

An 89-year-old has had a right below-the-knee amputation.  H…

An 89-year-old has had a right below-the-knee amputation.  He is progressing well but continues to complain of pain in the toes on his right foot.  The physician told him he is suffering from “phantom pain” in his amputated extremity. He asks the nurse to explain “phantom pain”.  The most appropriate response would be: a. “Phantom pain does not exist except in your mind.”b. “I can’t answer that.  You’ll have to ask the physician.”c. “Phantom pain occurs because the nerve tracts that register pain in the amputated limb continue to send a message to the brain.”d. “Phantom pain occurs when you start thinking about your loss.  It’s best to keep your mind occupied with other things.”

For your client to be physically mobile after the amputation…

For your client to be physically mobile after the amputation, which of the following nursing goals takes priority? a. Preventing contractures.b. Preventing edema.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      c. Preventing phantom limb pain.                                                                                                                                                                                                  d. Preventing depression.