Although acute pain is severe, why does a client with acute pain cope better with the discomfort in the later stages?

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Question 1 of 5

Although acute pain is severe, why does a client with acute pain cope better with the discomfort in the later stages?

A. Because the pain is negligible in the later stages. B. Because an increased dosage of analgesics is used in the later stages. C. Because the client’s perception of pain minimizes in the later stages. D. Because there is a reinforcing belief that the pain will resolve in time.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

What aspect should a nurse pay particular attention to when assessing a client with a potential or actual infection?

A. The client’s age and sex B. The client’s lifestyle and drinking habits C. The client’s recent travel to a foreign country D. The client’s diet and preference for meat

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

How many gtts per mL is delivered with microdrip tubing?

A. 20 gtts per mL B. 10 gtts per mL C. 15 gtts per mL D. 60 gtts per mL

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

In which circumstance should a nurse avoid using midline and midclavicular sites for IV therapy?

A. To administer solutions with a pH greater than 5 and less than 9. B. To administer antineoplastic chemotherapy. C. To administer slow,low-volume infusions. D. To administer solutions with an osmolality less than 500 mOsm/L.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

Why should a nurse practice caution when changing the wound dressings of a client who underwent surgery?

A. To avoid damaging new tissue. B. To avoid causing pain to the client. C. To fasten the wound healing. D. To avoid wound infection.

Correct Answer: D

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

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