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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Definitions:

Specific Phobias

An irrational fear and avoidance of a particular object or situation that poses little to no actual danger.

Predisposition

A natural inclination or tendency to suffer from a particular condition or exhibit a particular behavior.

Phobic Reactions

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that lead to avoidance behavior and can significantly disrupt daily functioning.

Phobic Disorders

Anxiety disorders characterized by an intense, irrational fear of specific objects, scenarios, or activities that poses little to no actual danger.