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.”

A client suffers a broken leg as a result of a car accident…

A client suffers a broken leg as a result of a car accident and a plaster cast is applied in the emergency room.  Before discharge, the nurse provides the client with instructions regarding cast care.  Which instructions are most appropriate?   “Select All that Apply.” a. support the wet cast with pillows until it dries.b. use the fingertips when moving the wet cast.c. apply powder daily to the inside of the cast after it dries.d. avoid putting straws or hangers inside the cast.e. instruct client to elevate the extremity for 2-4 hours after cast application

A client with chronic back pain is seen at the clinic for a…

A client with chronic back pain is seen at the clinic for a routine follow-up examination. She is taking diazepam (Valium), a skeletal muscle relaxant and benzodiazepine used PRN for muscle spasms. Which of the following statements is true about diazepam? a. This medication can lead to physical and psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms.b. Expect to take this medication for the rest of your life.c. If you miss a dose, take two the next time to maintain a therapeutic blood level.d. This medication requires weekly blood level monitoring.

Following an injury to a bone an X-Ray is the diagnostic tes…

Following an injury to a bone an X-Ray is the diagnostic test most frequently used to determine the extent of the injury. Which of the following assessments would the nurse do prior to the individual having the X-Ray done: “Select All that Apply.” a. check the patients armband for the correct IDb. check for a physician order for the diagnostic testc. have the patient remove all metal jewelryd. verify that the patient is not pregnante. none of the above, because it’s not the nurses responsibility

An older adult female client with a recent history of verteb…

An older adult female client with a recent history of vertebral fracture is placed on calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin) nasal spray, a synthetic form of the hormone calcitonin, for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. What information should the nurse share with the client about taking this medication? “Select All that Apply.” a. Adverse effects can include irritation, redness, rhinitis, and epistaxis.         b. Store at room temperature up to six months after opening.        c. The medication must be started within the first year postmenopausal.        d. Store the unopened bottle in the refrigerator.        e. Is available in a subcutaneous injection

2.2 Jy gaan ‘n vriend in Noord-Amerika besoek, jy is tans…

2.2 Jy gaan ‘n vriend in Noord-Amerika besoek, jy is tans in Suid-Afrika. As gevolg van hoe ver jy is, moet jy eers op ‘n ander vasteland/kontinent stop. Gebruik die kaart hieronder en skryf die roete neer wat jy sou volg.     (4)   Om die prent te sien, klik op die onderstaande BLOU KNOPPIE. Die prent gaan dan in ‘n nuwe “tab” oopmaak. Moet nie hierdie vraestel toemaak nie. Beweeg versigtig tussen die “tabs” indien nodig.     Jou antwoord moet die volgende insluit:   1. ‘n Oseaan wat jy sal moet oorsteek 2. Land  op ‘n ander vasteland (Noem die vasteland) 3. Noem die rigting waarin jy sal reis 4. Beantwoord jou vriend se vraag. Met sy aankoms wil jou vriend weet in watter rigting Suid-Afrika is.