Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. During ... (Read 72 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. During assessment, the nurse finds that the patient is experiencing a change in his respiratory and mental status.

The nurse is aware that the most accurate measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the patient's blood is what?
A) A capillary blood sample
B) Pulse oximetry
C) An arterial blood gas (ABG) study
D) Assessment of the patient's nail beds

Question 2

An older patient being treated for intermittent pain is complaining of increased pain despite being started on a new pain management plan. What should the nurse do to help this patient?

A) Discussing alternative methods of pain management
B) Identifying underlying factors that could be interfering with the current plan
C) Reevaluating and setting realistic, specific goals for the pain management plan
D) Discussing with the pain management team about increasing the dosage of the medication

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
New or worsened pain can be caused by medical problems, poor positioning or posture, inactivity, emotional issues, and adverse drug reactions. Identifying and improving these underlying factors is the first step in pain management. Discussing alternative methods of pain management, setting new pain management goals, and increasing the dosage of medication would all be appropriate after the underlying factors have been identified.