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charchew

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on: Jul 11, 2018
After a pain assessment, the nurse promptly administers an ordered analgesic because:
 
  a. the physician has ordered it.
  b. it is an efficient use of time.
  c. unrelieved pain can cause setbacks.
  d. it meets the goals of the nursing care plan.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient to collect subjective and objective data. These data will provide the basis for making a:
 
  a. care plan.
  b. medical diagnosis.
  c. nursing assessment.
  d. nursing diagnosis.


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mohan

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

C
Appropriate pain management can bring about quicker recoveries, shorter hospital stays, fewer readmissions, and can improve the quality of life.

Answer to Question 2

D
Nurses rely on assessment of signs and symptoms to formulate a nursing diagnosis.


charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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