ATI Adult Medical Surgical - PostAssessment Assignment Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

The nurse is reinforcing teaching about a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate? This form of pain management involves tiny needles inserted into the skin and subcutaneous tissues.This form of pain management focused on a pleasant thought to divert focus.This form of pain management involves meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation.This form of pain management involves mild electrical stimulus applied to the area of pain. : This form of pain management involves tiny needles inserted into the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Incorrect: Rationale: This non pharmacological technique is known as acupuncture. This form of pain management focused on a pleasant thought to divert focus. Incorrect: Rationale: This non pharmacological technique is known as Imagery. This form of pain management involves meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation. Incorrect: Rationale: This non pharmacological technique is known as Relaxation. This form of pain management involves mild electrical stimulus applied to the area of pain. Correct: Rationale: This non pharmacological technique is known as TENS.(Adult Med Surg RM Chp. 4) 2 A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client with hypertension about the importance of compliance with antihypertensive therapy. What are three (3) complications that can occur with prolonged, untreated or poorly controlled hypertension? : Complications associated with Hypertension:Peripheral vascular disease that primarily affectsHeart (Myocardial infarction)Brain (Cerebral Vascular Accident)Eyes (Blindness)Kidneys (Renal insufficiency and Renal Failure)The risk of developing complications increases as blood pressure increases.Hypertrophy of the left ventricle can develop as the heart pumps against resistance caused by the hypertension.(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 31) The nurse is reinforcing teaching about foot care to the diabetic client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?A. "Remove any calluses or corns when they develop."B. "Do not use any foot powder as a remedy for sweating feet." C. "Apply lotion to feet and in between toes to keep skin soft." D. "The best time to perform nail care is after a bath or shower." : D. "The best time to perform nail care is after a bath or shower."Correct: Rationale: Toenails are soft and easier to trim after a bath or shower.(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 72) The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding the risk of hip dislocation. Describe symptoms the client might experience with this complication : Acute onset of pain; client's report of hearing a "pop"; internal rotation of the affected extremity; shortened affected extremity.(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 6