An 85-year-old has difficulty walking after a knee replacement. The patient tells the nurse, "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people." Select the nurse's best response.

A) "Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here."
B) "It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it."
C) "Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good."
D) "You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert."

A patient on bedrest because of a high-risk pregnancy has not had a bowel movement for 5 days.What information should the nurse give the patient when explaining constipation?

A) Immobility often causes constipation.
B) A stool softener daily will relieve the problem.
C) Use of a bedpan results in bloating and constipation.
D) A low-fiber diet will resolve the problem.

Which is an example of a primary sexual characteristic?

A) Enlarged larynx and deeper voice
B) Enlargement of female breast tissue
C) Growth of hair on the face and chest
D) Development of the penis and testicles

A nurse is caring for a patient who fell on the ice and has connective tissue damage in the wrist and hand. The patient describes the pain as throbbing. Which type of pain does the nurse document in this patient's medical record?

A) Visceral pain
B) Somatic pain
C) Centrally generated pain
D) Peripherally generated pain