Author Question: The nurse is assessing the pain of a client experiencing angina. Which of the following should be ... (Read 94 times)

maychende · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing the pain of a client experiencing angina. Which of the following should be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

1. Precipitating event
2. Quality
3. Radiation
4. Severity
5. Timing
6. Medication

Question 2

A client diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. Which of the following nursing interventions would not be appropriate for this client?

1. Assess for reactions to anesthesia.
2. Assess vital signs.
3. Maintain isolation precautions.
4. Obtain a low-pressure mattress to prevent skin breakdown.

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The memory aid PQRST can be used to assess a client experiencing symptoms of angina, and it includes precipitating event, quality, radiation, severity, and timing. Medication is not a part of this assessment.

Answer to Question 2

1
The client having a bone marrow transplant does not receive anesthesia. Maintaining skin integrity, implementing isolation precautions, and monitoring vital signs are appropriate nursing measures for the client recovering from a bone marrow transplant.