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Lisaclaire

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The physician has ordered a patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for a patient. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to question the order?
 
  A) B/P 178/92 and pulse 118
  B) Confused to time and place
  C) Right shoulder immobilizer in place
  D) Rates pain an 8 on a 1 to 10 scale

Question 2

A student nurse is preparing a presentation on pain management. What information regarding nonpharmacological interventions should he include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Use cold packs for muscle spasms and surgical site pain.
  B) Dry heat penetrates deeper than moist heat.
  C) Ice packs should not be left on longer than 20 minutes.
  D) Massage can stimulate circulation.
  E) Distraction is useful for short pain periods.



debra928

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D, E



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