A client arrives in the emergency department with complaints…

A client arrives in the emergency department with complaints of nausea and pain in the left shoulder and arm. The physician determines that the client is having a myocardial infarction (heart attack). What type of pain does the nurse understand the client is experiencing since the location of the pain is not the chest?

A client sustained severe burns over both lower extremities…

A client sustained severe burns over both lower extremities 1 week ago. The client informs the nurse that he had to wait for 30 minutes last night to receive pain medication, which caused the pain not to be relieved after administration. What suggestions could the nurse make to the physician to provide adequate relief of pain?

A client has joined a rowing team and has been enjoying the…

A client has joined a rowing team and has been enjoying the activity for approximately 1 month. The client comes to the clinic for a routine physical examination and shows the nurse the hands, which are observed to have thickened areas in several areas. What does the nurse recognize these are in response to the repeated friction of the oars?