A nurse is teaching a client who is to receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management. The nurse should inform the client that TENS relieves pain by

providing distraction from the pain.

eliciting a relaxation response.

modulating the transmission of the pain impulse.

promoting increased circulation to the painful area.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. TENS does not primarily work by providing distraction from pain.

B.   While relaxation may be a secondary effect, the primary mechanism of TENS is not to elicit a relaxation response.
C.   TENS works by modulating the transmission of the pain impulse, disrupting pain signals from reaching the brain.
D.   TENS does not primarily work by promoting increased circulation to the painful area.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Palpating the abdomen may exacerbate pain or cause discomfort, and it is not the first action in the assessment of a client with suspected appendicitis. Auscultating bowel sounds is a more appropriate initial step.
B. Auscultating bowel sounds is the priority to assess for signs of bowel obstruction or ileus, which can contribute to the client's symptoms.
C. Offering pain medication can be addressed after the initial assessment and determination of the cause of the symptoms.
D. Administering an antibiotic is premature before a diagnosis is confirmed. The priority is to assess and gather information first.

A. Ciprofloxacin 200 mg IV q12h x 7 days B. Dx pyelonephritis C. Hourly 180 D. Acetaminophen 1000 mg PO QD

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Ciprofloxacin 200 mg IV q12h x 7 days is a clear and acceptable prescription.
B. "Dx" is an unaccepted abbreviation; it is not appropriate for documentation and may lead to confusion.
C. "Hourly 180" is unclear and may need clarification; it could refer to an hourly measurement or a specific order, but it lacks clarity.
D. Acetaminophen 1000 mg PO QD is a clear and acceptable prescription.

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