While Caring for a Patient Who Is on a Continuous

question 11

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient who is on a continuous passive motion machine (CPM) after a total knee replacement, a nurse notices that the patient is grimacing. Pain medication is not due for 2 hours, but the CPM machine is supposed to continue for another 20 minutes. The best action by the nurse is to

• A) Call the physician for additional pain medication.
• B) Encourage the patient to bear it for 20 minutes longer.
• C) Instruct the patient to tense and then relax his or her leg muscles.
• D) Teach the patient relaxation techniques.

Understand the basic principles of experimental design in statistics.

Apply Fisher's LSD procedure in post-hoc analysis.

Understand the concept of learned helplessness and its effects on personal control and health.

Recognize the importance of personal control in managing stress and health.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that depends on the aerobic energy-generating process, typically involving moderate intensity over extended time periods, such as running or cycling.

Control Of Time

The ability or the perceived ability to manage, allocate, and effectively use time for various tasks and activities.

Enough Sleep

The adequate amount of sleep required for optimal health and functioning, varying by age, lifestyle, and individual health factors.

Subjective Well-Being

An individual's overall assessment of their life satisfaction and emotional experiences.