This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nurse assesses an older adult following the repair of an abdominal hernia. The older adult client ... (Read 145 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
A nurse assesses an older adult following the repair of an abdominal hernia. The older adult client states, I really hate to take pain medication. Which response by the nurse is best?
 
  A) Early treatment of pain helps now and can reduce the incidence of chronic pain.
  B) Pain medication today doesn't really have any side effects.
  C) Tell me about your fears regarding pain medication.
  D) This pain you are having is normal, and as you heal, the pain level will decrease.

Question 2

An 80-year-old black woman minimizes her pain in the joints and back as normal aging. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A) Address the client's concerns regarding addiction.
  B) Allow the client to choose to minimize the pain.
  C) Encourage opioid use for pain relief.
  D) Offer warm packs for joints.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Fayaz00962

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Recent studies have focused on the complex mechanisms involved with the development of persistent postsurgical pain, finding that its incidence can be reduced with the use of aggressive and early analgesic therapy. The client does not express that they have fear. Medications have side effects. The pain level may decrease with time. But if not treated, it is unlikely to and more likely to develop into persistent pain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Racial and ethnic minorities and women are at high risk for receiving inadequate pain relief. The nurse must discuss nonpharmacologic interventions as well as dispelling myths regarding the functional consequences of aging and pain treatment. This client does not express concerns regarding addiction. Older adults commonly fear negative consequences of analgesics.




SAVANNAHHOOPER23

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


cam1229

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library