Which action should the nurse take first when a patient is seen in the outpatient clinic with neck pain?

Ask about numbness or tingling of the hands and arms.

Suggest the patient alternate use of heat and cold to the neck.

Provide information about therapeutic neck exercises.

Teach about the use of nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A reason: Asking about numbness or tingling is important to rule out neurological issues that could be causing the neck pain.

Choice B reason: While heat and cold therapy may provide relief, it is not the first action to take before assessing the cause of the pain.

Choice C reason: Providing information about exercises is helpful but should come after an initial assessment.

Choice D reason: Teaching about NSAIDs is part of pain management but should follow an assessment of symptoms and potential causes.

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

Explanation

Choice A reason: Nasogastric suction reduces intestinal distention, which can help alleviate abdominal pressure and pain.

Choice B reason: Eliminating oral intake and gastric suction reduces gastric secretion, decreasing stimulation of the pancreas.

Choice C reason: Monitoring intake and output is important but not a direct treatment for pancreatitis.

Choice D reason: Nasogastric decompression helps alleviate nausea and vomiting, which are common symptoms of pancreatitis.

Choice E reason: Reduction of gastric secretions that stimulate pancreatic enzymes directly addresses the cause of pancreatitis.

A. 0.04-0.20 seconds B. 0.12-0.20 seconds C. Less than half the R-to-R ratio D. 0.08-0.10 seconds

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason: A PR interval of 0.04-0.20 seconds is too broad and includes values that are both below and above the normal range.

Choice B reason: A PR interval of 0.12-0.20 seconds is the established normal range for adults, reﬂecting proper conduction through the AV node.

Choice C reason: The PR interval being less than half the R-to-R ratio is not a standard measurement for PR intervals and does not provide a specific range.

Choice D reason: A PR interval of 0.08-0.10 seconds is below the normal range and may suggest pre-excitation or an AV nodal (junctional) rhythm.

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Which action should the nurse take first when a patient is seen in the outpatient clinic with neck pain?

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A client with acute pancreatitis comes in with severe abdominal pain. The doctor orders NPO and an NG-tube. The nurse knows that NPO status and nasogastric tube patency will help treat pancreatitis by: (Select all that apply)

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

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The normal PR interval is:

Correct Answer is B

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