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Kthamas

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient reports to the nurse that he is experiencing a moderate amount of back pain rated 6 out of 10 on the pain scale. What should the nurse recognize about this assessment?
 
  a. Pain is objective for the nurse.
  b. Pain is easy to recognize.
  c. Pain is subjective for the patient.
  d. Pain is easily relieved if found early.

Question 2

Following an intravenous pyelogram, the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed reaction to the dye, usually occurring within ___ to ___ hours following the procedure.
 
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jaygar71

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pain is subjective. Pain is exactly what the patient says it is.

Answer to Question 2

2, 6
two, six

Delayed reactions to iodine may not be obvious until 2 to 6 hours postprocedure.


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