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lak

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A 20-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with a 24-hour history of abdominal pain. The nurse who is admitting the patient notes that he is diaphoretic, wincing, and guarding the lower right quadrant of his abdomen.
 
  The nurse asks the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10, to which the patient responds, One or two. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's statement?
  A) Administer ibuprofen or acetaminophen rather than an opioid.
  B) Reassess the patient's pain in 30 to 45 minutes.
  C) Explain the 0-to-10 pain scale in greater detail.
  D) Document the fact that the patient has slight pain.

Question 2

An older patient has identified stress as being the cause for not receiving adequate sleep and wants to do something to relax. Which activities should the nurse suggest to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Read
  B) Take a walk
  C) Needlework
  D) Listen to music
  E) Visit with friends


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

C

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
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Activities to help with relaxation include reading, performing an activity in which to get absorbed such as needlework, and listening to music. Taking a walk and visiting with friends could increase stimulation and may not be relaxing to the patient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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