9. When the family members of a postoperative patient leave after a visit, the patient tells the nurse that his family gave him a headache by fussing over him so much. What is an appropriate intervention by the nurse?

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9. When the family members of a postoperative patient leave after a visit, the patient tells the nurse that his family gave him a headache by fussing over him so much. What is an appropriate intervention by the nurse?

A. Administer the PRN analgesic prescribed for his postoperative pain. B. Ask the patient’s permission to use acupressure to ease his headache. C. Reassure the patient that his headache will subside now that his family has gone. D. Teach the patient biofeedback methods to relieve his headaches by controlling cerebral blood flow.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What are clinical manifestations of insomnia (select all that apply)?

A. Narcolepsy B. Fragmented sleep C. Long sleep latency D. Morning headache

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is first-line therapy for insomnia?

A. Complementary therapies such as melatonin B. Cognitive-behavioral therapies such as relaxation therapy C. Benzodiazepine-receptor-like agents (e.g., zolpidem [Ambien]) D. Over-the-counter medication such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What strategies could decrease the distress of rotating shifts for nurses (select all that apply)?

A. Take a brief onsite nap B. Use sleep hygiene practices C. Sleep just before going to work D. Maintain consistent sleep/wake schedules even on days off (if possible)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

List and briefly describe the five dimensions of pain.

A. Biological dimension: Physiological aspects of pain B. Behavioral dimension: Observable responses to pain C. Cognitive dimension: Thought processes related to pain D. Emotional dimension: Psychological reactions to pain

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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