Answer to Question 1
B
Chronic pain affects a patient's activity (eating, sleeping, hygiene, social interactions), thinking (confusion, forgetfulness, helplessness), or emotions (anger, depression,
irritability, frustration) and quality of life and productivity. The incidence of depression is very high in patients with chronic pain. They experience many losses, such as their ability to enjoy life, to be in control, to work, to socialize, and to be independent. Suicidal thoughts are relatively common; therefore you need to routinely assess for suicidal tendencies.
Answer to Question 2
D
High schools focus on primary rather than acute care and provide knowledge about health and health promotion that occurs outside traditional health care institutions, such as hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and nursing homes.
Nurse collaboration
Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
Walkers help the patient ambulate safely.
Joint deformities from rheumatoid arthritis.