The Nurse Directs a Patient with a Herniated Disk to Notify

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse directs a patient with a herniated disk to notify the health-care provider immediately if the patient experiences which presentation?

• A) New onset urinary incontinence
• B) Sleepiness after taking pain medication
• C) Difficulty with having a bowel movement
• D) Transient pain with walking and changing position

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Principal-Agent Problem

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