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burchfield96

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Why is it important for the interdisciplinary team to assess an older patient's level of pain?
 
  1. Validate that the pain is real.
  2. Ensure pain management is provided.
  3. Differentiate pain symptoms from other symptoms.
  4. Provide the appropriate amount of help for normal activities.

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A patient with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is being treated with unfractionated heparin, which is being administered intravenously. The nurse who is providing care for this patient should consequently prioritize what assessments?
 
  A) Assessing the patient for internal or external hemorrhage
  B) Monitoring the patient's intake and output, and assessing for signs of fluid volume deficit
  C) Assessing the patient for adventitious lung sounds and assessing SaO2 levels
  D) Assessing the patient's pain levels


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yeungji

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: A pain assessment is done to address symptom relief or pain management and not to validate that the pain is real.

Answer to Question 2

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burchfield96

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


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