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crazycityslicker

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is caring for a client who fell and injured the left arm seven months ago and is continuing to report pain with movement. Measurement of vital signs and neurological assessment are normal, and the client's skin is warm and dry.
 
  The client is calm and relaxed. The nurse concludes that this client is experiencing which of the following? 1. Deep depression
  2. Frozen shoulder syndrome
  3. Severe pain
  4. Chronic pain

Question 2

Light palpation is used by the LPN/LVN :
 
  1. To assess distension of the bladder.
  2. To help the client to clear the respiratory tract.
  3. To assess mobility of organs.
  4. To assess size of organs.


morganmarie791

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Pain lasting for more than six months generally is classified as chronic pain. There is no indication that any of the other options are pertinent to this client.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The LPN/LVN uses light palpation to assess distention of the bladder or abdomen.


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