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nmorano1

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When the male patient on his first postoperative day after chest surgery appears stoic and does not ask for any pain medication, the nurse should
 
  A) Document the patient's lack of medication
  B) Assume the patient does not need medication
  C) Ask the patient's family if he ever uses pain medicines
  D) Actively solicit information about the patient's pain level

Question 2

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the pre-operative teaching regarding pain control. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further education?
 
  A) I will push my PCA button before I get up to go to the bathroom.
  B) I will have my wife push the PCA button when I'm asleep.
  C) I will bring my favorite music to listen to after my surgery.
  D) I will make sure to drink plenty of water so I don't get constipated from the pain medication.


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yahahah24021

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

debra928

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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