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abern

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The nurse is preparing to assess a client's level of pain. What should the nurse do during this assessment?
 
  1. Decide the medication used for pain.
  2. Obtain a TENS unit for the client.
  3. Believe the client is experiencing pain.
  4. Realize the client is probably addicted to narcotics.

Question 2

A client using a color scale to identify pain levels has selected the color purple as the level of pain experienced. The nurse should plan which intervention for the client?
 
  1. Administration of pain medication
  2. Repositioning the client
  3. Distraction
  4. Guided imagery



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. The physician orders the medication for pain.
2. The physician orders a TENS unit for pain relief.
3. It is important for the nurse to believe that the client's pain is what the client says it is.
4. The nurse does not assume that a client who requests a narcotic pain reliever is addicted to the drug.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The nurse should administer medication for moderate pain and not wait until the pain level is severe, as it is more difficult to relieve intense pain.
2. Repositioning the client would be appropriate with the administration of medication.
3. Distraction alone is not appropriate for moderate pain.
4. Guided imagery can be used in addition to medication for moderate pain.




abern

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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