The nurse aide reports to the charge nurse that the client in room 210 is complaining of severe pain in the lower extremities. On review of the client record, the nurse notes that the client has not received pain medication in the past 18 hour
The client is in a nursing home, has severe arthritis, and often presents with musculoskeletal pain. The client is usually given pain medication every 4 to 6 hours. The nurse may interpret this report of an increase of pain as a result of which of the following?
A) client dependency on narcotics
B) untreated pain resulting in lower pain threshold
C) client need for alternative measures for pain relief
D) inaccuracy of the nurse aide's assessment of the client complaint
Question 2
An older patient tearfully tells a nurse that she must buy the neighbor's groceries or the neighbor will not drive the patient to the store. The nurse recognizes this situation as being which type of elder mistreatment?
1. Abuse
2. Neglect
3. Exploitation
4. Abandonment
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The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Severe atherosclerotic plaque in an artery.
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Neural pathways for pain
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.