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Question 1 of 5

A nurse implements a back massage as an intervention to relieve pain. What theory is the motivation for this intervention?

A. gate control theory

B. neuromodulation

C. large/small fiber theory

D. prostaglandin stimulation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: gate control theory

Question 2 of 5

Nurse Cay inspects a client's back and notices small hemorrhagic spots. The nurse documents that the client has:

A. Extravasation

B. Osteomalacia

C. Petechiae

D. Uremia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Petechiae

Question 3 of 5

A client with chronic pain tells the nurse that the pain medication causes drowsiness. What would be the nurse's best response?

A. Stop taking the medication.'

B. Take the medication at bedtime.'

C. You'll get used to it eventually.'

D. I'll report this to the physician.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Take the medication at bedtime.'

Question 4 of 5

A nurse caring for critically ill patients uses interventions to help patients maintain a sense of self. Which of the following are recommended interventions?

A. Disregard the patients status.

B. Do not use touch out of respect for the patients privacy.

C. Converse with the patient about his or her life experience.

D. Do not acknowledge or allow expression of negative feelings.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Converse with the patient about his or her life experience.

Question 5 of 5

A client with arthritis tells the nurse that applying heat to the joints helps relieve the pain. What would be the basis for the nurse's follow-up teaching?

A. Heat increases blood flow

B. Heat numbs nerve endings

C. Heat reduces inflammation

D. Heat distracts from the pain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Heat increases blood flow

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