The nurse is discussing effective pain management with a client's ...

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The nurse is discussing effective pain management with a client's spouse. Key strategies for reducing pain include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Acknowledging the pain.
  2. Distraction from pain medication.
  3. Involving the spouse in provision of pain relief.
  4. Education about pain and its treatment.
  5. Preventing pain.

Question 2

Bathing an adult or pediatric client is done in a specific order. Place the following in the appropriate order, ranking from first to last: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
 
  1. Offer the client a bedpan or urinal.
  2. Make a bath mitt with the washcloth.
  3. Wash the face.
  4. Wash the legs.
  5. Wash the back.
  6. Wash the perineum.

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Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale: It is basic to all pain relief strategies that nurses and support persons convey to clients that they believe the client is having pain.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4,5,6
Rationale: Offering the client a bedpan or urinal prior to the procedure will