The nurse charts that the Patient stated abdominal pain is still at a level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 and that he is still nauseated. Patient complains of feeling cold and has an oral temperature of 97.8. The objective information recorded is the:
a. pain measurement.
b. presence of nausea.
c. sense of cold.
d. oral temperature.
Question 2
The nurse clarifies that the difference between a health screening and health assessment is that a health screening:
a. identifies persons with unmet health needs who may need a referral.
b. assesses local health needs for the Public Health Department.
c. collects data that will be used for research.
d. provides appropriate treatment for identified health needs.
Opioids for Pain Management
Patient Teaching
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
Endogenous Analgesic Compounds Released After Pain Stimuli