Author Question: A client informs the nurse that he is having pleuritic pain. Before documenting this complaint, the ... (Read 290 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client informs the nurse that he is having pleuritic pain. Before documenting this complaint, the nurse should verify whether the pain:

1. is constant along the costal borders.
2. increases with deep breathing.
3. increases with expiration.
4. subsides when the client coughs.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client demonstrating signs of chronic bronchitis. What would be the most important for the nurse to question the client?

1. Pain location
2. Characteristics of the cough
3. Occupation history
4. Medication history

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Pleuritic pain does not occur along the costal borders.
2. Pleuritic pain is sharp and stabbing, aggravated by deep breathing, coughing, and movement.
3. Pleuritic pain does not increase with expiration.
4. Pleuritic pain does not subside with coughing.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Pain is not always present.
2. Chronic bronchitis is manifested by persistent, productive cough.
3. Occupations can be a risk factor, although the primary cause is smoking.
4. Medications do not usually induce or cause bronchitis.