Which statement by a patient indicates the need for more teaching about pain and pain control?
a. If my pain interferes with my usual activities, I will take medication for it.
b. There is no reason for me to take drugs for pain; after all, you can't cure old age.
c. I don't mind taking pain drugs for my sprained ankle because I know it won't hurt this way forever.
d. I will take enough pain medication to make me comfortable without making me too sleepy.
Question 2
What is the best way for you to determine a patient's need for pain medication on the second day after an abdominal laparotomy?
a. Check when the patient last received medication for pain.
b. Assess the patient's facial expression and vital signs.
c. Consider the patient's age and ethnicity.
d. Ask the patient to rate his or her pain.
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