Culture plays a strong role in determining whether a patient will be willing to communicate if he or she is in pain or how severe the pain may be. Therefore, a nurse understands that extra time may need to be taken to determine the pain level of
1. An older South African woman
2. A young Irishman
3. A young Saudi woman
4. An older Latina woman
Question 2
A patient who was admitted with severe back pain is watching TV and smiling. The patient received pain medication 4 hours ago and rates his pain at an 8. Knowing that the patient's pain medication may be given every 4 to 6 hours, the nurse will
1. Administer the pain medication now.
2. Tell the patient that if diversion does not work, then the nurse will administer pain medication in 2 hours.
3. Explain the gate control theory and suggest a massage.
4. Call the physician and request an order for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) unit.
Question 3
A nurse understands that special precautions must be taken when a whirlpool bath is administered to which of the following patients? Select all that apply.
1. A patient who has been sedated to undergo a procedure
2. A 70-year-old patient
3. A patient with a wound that requires dbridement
4. A patient with physical therapy scheduled
5. An 8-year-old patient
Patient Teaching
Patient's forearm supported in bed
Use strong leg muscles, keeping back straight, when lifting.
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
Koplik spots in the mouth of a patient with measles.
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