The nurse clarifies the basics of the gate theory of pain ...

[vinney12]

The nurse clarifies the basics of the gate theory of pain control. Which information should the nurse include?

Question 2

An overweight male patient rips off his hospital gown, throws it out the door, and shouts, I'm not wearing this stupid gown It is too small, too short, and exposes my backside to the world Which response is most appropriate?
 
  a. Remind patient of the need to wear the gown for convenience in care.
  b. Confer with the patient for methods to acquire a larger gown.
  c. Replace the torn gown with another.
  d. Inform the charge nurse of the hostile be-havior.

[Laurenleakan]

Answer to Question 1



Answer to Question 2

B
Allowing hostile patients to make reasonable requests defuses the anger and allows patients to vent their feelings.