Author Question: The nurse takes many actions in managing a client's pain. Actions that might be effective in ... (Read 104 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse takes many actions in managing a client's pain. Actions that might be effective in relieving the emotional component of a client's pain include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Allowing the client to talk about his pain.
2. Telling the client that it isn't yet time for medication.
3. Providing information.
4. Providing distraction.
5. Promptly attending to the client's needs.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with hypertension beginning therapy with antihypertensives. Which of the following would be the nursing priority regarding measurement of vital signs?

1. Vital signs every 4 hours
2. Blood pressure immediately prior to the medication and 1 hour after
3. Vital signs every 12 hours and blood pressure every 6 hours
4. Blood pressure 2 hours after the administration of the medication

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,5
Rationale: When clients have no opportunity to talk about their pain and associated fears, their perceptions and reactions to the pain can be intensified.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: The nurse should take the client's blood pressure immediately prior to giving the medication and 1 hour after administration to monitor effectiveness of the therapy. It is not necessary to take the full set of vital signs unless the physician has ordered it or it is time for the vital signs according to policy.