A Newly Admitted Patient Is in Acute Pain,has Not Been

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient is in acute pain,has not been sleeping well lately,and is having difficulty breathing.How should the nurse prioritize these problems?

• A) Breathing, pain, sleep
• B) Breathing, sleep, pain
• C) Sleep, breathing, pain
• D) Sleep, pain, breathing

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

These are brain waves detected by electroencephalography (EEG), typically indicating a state of wakeful relaxation.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transfers sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and whose vibrations lead to activity in the auditory pathways of the brain.

Middle Ear

The part of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window that contains three small bones which transmit sound vibrations.