Which of the Following Are Ways to Decrease Pain During

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are ways to decrease pain during an injection?

• A) Apply a dime size amount of topical gel before needle insertion.
• B) Remove the needle quickly after depositing solution.
• C) Shake the tissue as you are inserting the needle.
• D) Change the needle after 3 or 4 tissue penetrations.

Identify and describe health promotion activities within nursing practice.

Recognize the characteristics that define registered nursing according to the ANA.

Determine appropriate interdisciplinary referrals based on patient needs.

Develop strategies for addressing challenges related to post-discharge care.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium, crucial for nerve impulse transmission and fluid balance in the body.

Trigger Zone

The region of a neuron where an action potential is initially generated, typically located at the axon hillock.

Threshold Potential

Neuron membrane potential at which voltage-gated sodium channels open, causing an action potential to occur.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.