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The RN is documenting the patient's complaint of pain rated a 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 . Which of the following would be the most appropriate chart entry, if made by the nurse?
 
  a. Pt. complaining of pain. MD notified.
  b. Pt complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0-10, states My left leg is really hurting. Pt. grimacing, voice elevated. MD notified.
  c. Pt. complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0-10 . Appears to be in pain. MD notified.
  d. Pt. complaining of pain rated 6 . Wants more pain medication; appears to be drug-seeking. MD notified.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is 2 hours post-op status-post a left above-the-knee amputation. The patient states, My left leg is really hurting, and that medicine you gave me ear-lier didn't help.
 
   Which of the following is the most therapeutic response, if made by the nurse? a. That's impossible
  b. You'll have to talk to your doctor.
  c. Keep your chin up.
  d. I will call your physician.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
In Option b, the entry contains the problem, the assessment, subjective comments, observations, and the plan. Option a does not define the patient's pain. Options c and d reflect opinions of the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

D
Option d is validating the patient's perception of pain. Option a minimizes the patient's feelings, and Option b may cause the patient to feel rejected by the nurse. Making a stereotypical com-ment (Option c) is never therapeutic.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 17, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 17, 2018
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