A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a belo…
A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a below-the-knee amputation and is experiencing severe phantom limb pain. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement to help decrease the client’s discomfort?
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A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset chest pain and respiratory distress. On examination, the nurse notes tracheal deviation to the opposite side, absent breath sounds on the affected side, and hypotension. The healthcare provider diagnoses the client with a tension pneumothorax. Which intervention should the nurse expect to be performed first?
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A public health nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Which of the following statements by a student indicates a correct understanding of the CDC’s responsibilities?
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A community health nurse is conducting an assessment in a low-income urban area to identify the social determinants of health (SDOH) affecting residents’ well-being. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as social determinants of health? Select all that apply.
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