Author Question: The nurse is assessing a patient's response to pain. Why should the nurse do this for every patient ... (Read 103 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a patient's response to pain. Why should the nurse do this for every patient situation?

1. Everyone has a unique tolerance to pain.
2. Everyone has the same pain threshold.
3. Everyone perceives painful stimuli at the same intensity.
4. Most people have the same the pain response to surgery.

Question 2

At the conclusion of a health history and physical assessment, the nurse determines that a patient might benefit from genetic testing. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?

Select all that apply.
1. Infertility
2. Seizure disorder
3. Menopause at age 32
4. Neighbor committed suicide
5. Cousin addicted to heroin

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Each person's pain tolerance is different and will need to be assessed on an individual basis. Everyone does not have the same pain threshold or perceive pain at the same intensity. Different people have a different pain response to surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Indications for a referral to a genetic specialist include infertility, seizure disorder, and premature ovarian failure as might be seen with early menopause. A neighbor's suicide and a cousin's drug addiction are not indications for a genetic specialist.