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geodog55

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on: Jul 22, 2018
What is typically the most reliable indicator of pain?
 
  a. Patient's self-report
  b. Past medical history
  c. Description by caregiver(s)
  d. Behavioral cues

Question 2

A 15-year-old patient complains of left ankle pain after being tackled while playing football. He asks the nurse what tests he needs to have to determine whether he has a strain or a fracture. How should the nurse reply?
 
  a. You don't need an x-ray; I can tell by the way your ankle looks and feels whether you have a strain or fracture.
  b. Sprains, strains, and fractures have similar symptoms at first; you will need an x-ray of the joint to be certain.
  c. We will need to get a venous Doppler study to make sure that there is not a fracture.
  d. First, we need to get an MRI to diagnose your injury as a fracture instead of strain or sprain.


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blakcmamba

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


geodog55

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

samiel-sayed

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:D TYSM

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