Which of the four phases of pain transmission is characterized by the peripheral nerve fibers forming synapses with neurons in the spinal cord and the pain impulses moving away from the spinal cord to the reticular activating system, the limbic system, the thalamus, and finally the cerebral cortex?

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Which of the four phases of pain transmission is characterized by the peripheral nerve fibers forming synapses with neurons in the spinal cord and the pain impulses moving away from the spinal cord to the reticular activating system, the limbic system, the thalamus, and finally the cerebral cortex?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 of 5

Why should the nurse closely monitor older adults when they are receiving IV therapy?

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

Why should the nurse closely monitor a client to ensure that the venous access device remains in the vein during a transfusion?

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 of 5

Which factor may promote anxiety for a client undergoing a surgical procedure?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

Which type of anesthesia describes a state in which the client is free of pain, fear, and anxiety and can tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining independent cardiorespiratory function and the ability to respond to verbal commands and tactile stimulation?

Correct Answer: D

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