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A 56-year-old male client with metastatic lung cancer rates his pain as a 5 on a pain assessment scale. What type of pain medication would be appropriate for this client?
 
  A) Strong opioid
  B) Weak opioid
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) NSAID

Question 2

A nurse is analyzing the data collected from a client's medical interview. The client had
  complained of a prolonged cough that had lasted for 1 month along with chest pain.
 
  The
  nurse reports the matter to the physician who concludes that the problem requires
  medical treatment. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding the client's
  condition?
  A) The client needs to be put on a restrictive diet
  B) Additional information needed before making a diagnosis
  C) The client's problem requires nursing diagnosis
  D) The client's problem requires medical diagnosis



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Answer to Question 1

B
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Pain rated as moderate (46) usually responds to a weak opioid. Severe pain (710) usually requires a strong opioid, such as SQ morphine. Acetaminophen and NSAIDs are used for mild to moderate pain (13).

Answer to Question 2

D



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