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A patient with a long history of pain rarely appears to be in pain and often forgoes the use of pain medication. What does the nurse realize about this patient?

The nurse is reviewing assessment data for a group of patients. Which patient’s findings are consistent with a Type II cytotoxic hypersensitivity reaction?

A patient is seen talking and laughing in the clinic’s waiting room yet complains of excruciating pain. What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?

The nurse is concerned that a patient is at increased risk for developing cancer. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?

A patient recovering from abdominal surgery is refusing hydromorphone (Dilaudid) because she has heard that it may be addictive. She is crying and rates her pain at 10 out of 10. What statements should the nurse include as part of the patient’s education? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm. What does the nurse recognize are characteristics of this neoplasm? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell count differential for a patient and notes that the basophil count is elevated. What should this laboratory value indicate to the nurse?

The nurse needs to obtain a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity from a patient. When should the nurse obtain this specimen?

The nurse is reviewing a new prescription for propranolol (Inderal) for a patient with coronary heart disease (CHD). The nurse should call the physician and question this prescription if the patient’s history includes what information?

The nurse is assessing a patient’s pain perception. What should the nurse use to make this assessment?