Author Question: A client is complaining of pain in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen. The nurse prepares to ... (Read 114 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is complaining of pain in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen. The nurse prepares to percuss the abdomen and notes that the client has a great deal of hair on the lower abdomen. The nurse should:

1. Shave the client's abdomen.
2. Discontinue using percussion.
3. Moisten the abdominal hair.
4. Document that the client has hirsutism.

Question 2

Which type of medication would be most effective in relieving pain due to spinal cord edema?

a. neuroleptics c. tricyclic antidepres-sants
b. corticosteroids d. anticonvulsants

polinasid · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3. Moisten the abdominal hair.

Rationale:
If the client has excess body hair, the nurse should dampen the hair so that it lies flat against the abdomen to enhance sound transmission. The nurse would not shave the client's hair for percussion. The client complains of abdominal pain, and percussion would be part of a thorough examination to determine the cause. Hirsutism includes excess hair all over the entire body.

Answer to Question 2

B
Neuroleptics are used to treat patients who have opioid-tolerant or opioid-limiting side effects. Tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants are used to treat patients with neuropathy. Corticosteroids are used to treat pain due to cerebral or spinal cord edema or that in peripheral nerves caused by perineural edema.