List three healthy coping mechanisms that you could suggest to your patients. 

A client with chronic back pain is using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for management of pain.  The nurse is planning client teaching regarding this therapy.  What information is most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?

During the end-of-shift report the nurse notes that a client had been very nervous and preoccupied during the evening and that no family has visited. To determine the amount of anxiety that the client is experiencing, the nurse should state which of the following?

The nurse is obtaining a history on a client being seen in the clinic for recent worsening of his symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient reports that he has been working two jobs to support his wife and three children, one of which has extensive medical needs. The patient states that he often skips meals during the day and drinks several cups of coffee throughout the day. He also states that he drinks 4-5 alcoholic drinks per night. The nurse takes time to listen to the patient’s concerns about how the stress is making him feel. The nurse suggests to the patient that regular physical activity, such as walking, would help the patient manage his stress. The nurse also provides resources for local therapists, encouraging the patient to schedule an appointment to help him process the great deal of stress he is experiencing.  Match pieces of information from this scenario with the appropriate terms.

An older adult female client is admitted to the emergency department after falling on ice and sustaining a fractured hip.  The client’s daughter pulls the nurse aside and states, “Watch my mother carefully – she has an amazing tolerance for pain.”  Based on this information being accurate, the nurse will anticipate which client need?  Select all that apply.

The nurse monitors for gastric irritation, signs of bleeding, and bruising as side effects of which pain medications? Select all that apply.

A 27-year-old male patient is being seen in the clinic for a routine check-up. He reports to the nurse that he and his wife are buying their first home, stating that the process can be overwhelming at times but they are very excited to be homeowners. This patient is experiencing which of the following?

Loss of sensation & motor function of lower extremity is termed_______________

The Bragg Peak is an advantage of this type of treatment modality?

A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing a high level of stress. Which of the following signs are most commonly associated with the physiological response to stress?