Author Question: A client who is being treated for cancer tells the nurse that she is still having trouble getting to ... (Read 37 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client who is being treated for cancer tells the nurse that she is still having trouble getting to the toilet without experiencing significant pain. The nurse plans care for this client based on which goal?

1. Eliminating all pain in clients with chronic pain
2. Allowing the client to perform activities of daily living
3. Preventing the client from becoming addicted to the medication
4. Allowing the nurse to assess if the treatment is successful

Question 2

The client is experiencing mild pain secondary to a minor ankle sprain. Which is the drug class of choice for the client's pain?

1. Nonopioid analgesics
2. Opioid analgesics
3. Adjuvant analgesics
4. Patient-controlled analgesics

blakcmamba · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The goal with all clients is pain management, not necessarily pain relief.
Rationale 2: The goal for clients with chronic pain is to be able to perform activities of daily living comfortably.
Rationale 3: In this situation, the primary goal is not to prevent addiction, but for the client to be able to function.
Rationale 4: In pain management, both client and health care providers assess treatment.
Global Rationale: The goal for clients with chronic pain is to be able to perform activities of daily living comfortably. The goal with all clients is pain management, not necessarily pain relief. In this situation, the primary goal is not to prevent addiction, but for the client to be able to function. In pain management, both client and health care providers assess treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Nonopioid analgesics are the drug of choice for mild pain.
Rationale 2: Opioid analgesics are the drug of choice for severe pain, not for mild pain.
Rationale 3: Adjuvant analgesics are usually used for pain that is neuropathic in nature.
Rationale 4: Patient-controlled analgesics are for moderate-to-severe pain.
Global Rationale: Nonopioid analgesics are the drug of choice for mild pain. Opioid analgesics are the drug of choice for severe pain, not for mild pain. Adjuvant analgesics are usually used for pain that is neuropathic in nature. Patient-controlled analgesics are for moderate-to-severe pain.