A client with chronic cancer pain describes the pain as "sharp, tingling, with numbness. The nurse would document the pain as what?

Cutaneous pain

Parasympathetic pain

Visceral pain

Deep somatic pain

Neuropathic pain

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is E

A. Cutaneous pain refers to pain from the skin and subcutaneous tissues, which is not described here.
B. Parasympathetic pain is not a recognized category of pain.
C. Visceral pain arises from internal organs and does not typically present as sharp, tingling, or numb.
D. Deep somatic pain is related to muscles, joints, and bones and typically does not have the sharp, tingling quality described.
E. Neuropathic pain is characterized by sharp, tingling sensations and numbness, often resulting from nerve damage, which fits the client's description.

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Correct Answer is E

Explanation

A. Normal sounds against the sternum would not be low-pitched or soft; they would typically be more pronounced.
B. Bronchovesicular sounds are medium-pitched and are not expected in the lower lobes; they are usually heard in the central area.
C. Bronchial sounds are high-pitched and hollow, typically heard over the trachea, not in the lower lobes.
D. Normal sounds over the trachea would not be described as low-pitched or soft.
E. Vesicular breath sounds are soft, low-pitched, and normal over peripheral lung fields, including the lower lobes, making this the correct interpretation.

A. Considered normal part of aging B. Can be non-pathologic C. Heard just after S2 D. Caused by a dilated (more complaint) ventricle E. An expected finding in children

Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

Explanation

A. S4 is often considered a normal finding in older adults due to decreased ventricular compliance.
B. While it can be non-pathologic, it is more commonly associated with underlying conditions such as hypertension or heart failure.
C. The statement about being heard just after S2 is incorrect; S4 can be heard in various populations, particularly older adults.
D. An S4 sound is associated with a stiff or hypertrophied ventricle, not a dilated ventricle.
E. An S4 sound is not typically an expected finding in children; it is more common in older adults.

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A client with chronic cancer pain describes the pain as "sharp, tingling, with numbness. The nurse would document the pain as what?

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Correct Answer is E

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When performing a cardiovascular assessment, what would the nurse understand about an S4 heart sound?

Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

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