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For which medication would the nurse provide health teaching to the patient about potential changes to smell and taste?
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Which risk factor would the nurse suspect is the cause of a patient’s hearing loss?
Which strategy would be considered a secondary method to prevent sensory impairment?
Which symptom would the nurse expect to find in a patient with chronic/persistent low back pain?
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Which factor would be used to determine the pharmacologic intervention that will be used for pain?
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Which symptom would be considered a physical cause of decreased comfort?
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Which intervention can improve the comfort of a patient?
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On which body system is functional ability dependent?
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Which complication of immobility is caused by catabolism?
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Which complication of impaired immobility can be improved by both adequate hydration and a diet high in fiber?
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Which term describes sexuality?
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Which condition would the nurse suspect as the cause of a patient’s erectile dysfunction (ED)?
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Which intervention would the nurse implement for a patient whose sexual dysfunction is caused by an emotional factor?
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Which factor would increase the risk for both impaired vision and erectile dysfunction?
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Which complication of immobility can be prevented by teaching patients to perform “heel pump” activities?
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Which factor is a common cause of negative sexual experiences in women?
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Which description accurately reflects sexuality?
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Which intervention would be considered a primary measure to prevent sensory impairment?
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Which complication of immobility would the nurse suspect if a patient present with redness and swelling in their lower leg?
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Which health teaching would the nurse include for a patient being treated for pain?
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Match the type of pain with its descriptor.
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Which symptom is associated with acute pain?
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For which reason would the nurse recommend a protein-rich diet to an immobilized patient?
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