A client with osteocarcinoma is seen at the physician's office for a checkup. During the appointment, the client reports the pain is becoming increasingly unbearable and asks the nurse about the best way to schedule analgesic medications.
What information should be provided to the nurse?
A) Take analgesic medications when the pain is no longer bearable.
B) Take analgesic medications when the pain initially begins.
C) Take the pain medications in the morning upon arising.
D) Schedule the medications around the clock.
Question 2
An older patient dying of end-stage pulmonary disease and dementia receives narcotic medication for chronic pain. Currently the patient is restless and grimacing. How should the nurse interpret these assessment findings?
1. The patient is in pain.
2. The patient has an undiagnosed personality disorder.
3. The patient needs nonpharmacological pain management approaches.
4. The patient is not experiencing any difference in pain level and no adjustments are needed.
Office Space
Greet a First-Time Client With a Firm Handshake.
(A) Unwrap each of the layers until the client is covered by just the plastic sheet and the towels ...
Basic massage practice office area.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Technology in the Law Office