A cyclist reports to the nurse that he is experiencing pain in ...

[dollx]

A cyclist reports to the nurse that he is experiencing pain in the tendons and ligaments of his left leg, and the pain is worse with ambulation. The nurse will document this type of pain as which of the following?
 
  A) Somatic pain
  B) Cutaneous pain
  C) Visceral pain
  D) Phantom pain

Question 2

The nurse manager in an acute care facility has received client evaluations in which the clients have complained about excessive noise that interfered with their rest. The nurse manager and nursing staff plan to do the following.
 
  Which activity will most assist clients in obtaining rest?
 
  A) Post signs for quiet and turn down hall lights during formal quiet times.
  B) Ensure clients are offered prescribed sleeping medications at bedtime.
  C) Provide a small carbohydrate snack or juice prior to hours of sleep.
  D) Adjust the temperature of the room to 74 degrees and provide a blanket.

[bdobbins]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Somatic pain is diffuse or scattered pain, and it originates in tendons, ligaments, bones, blood vessels, and nerves. Cutaneous pain usually involves the skin or subcutaneous tissues. Visceral pain is poorly localized and originates in body organs. Phantom pain occurs in an amputated leg for which receptors and nerves are clearly absent, but the pain is a real experience for the client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
All of the options may be helpful in promoting rest. However, the client complaints are about excessive noise, and posting signs for quiet and turning down hall lights during formal quiet times is the only option that directly addresses noise. Also, some clients cannot rest if the room temperature is not to their liking. The room temperature needs to be adjusted to client preference.

[dollx]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[bdobbins]

Great! Please up vote