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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is planning to assess the pain level of an older patient who is hearing impaired. Which assessment technique would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use?
 
  A) Withhold analgesia until the patient requests it.
  B) Ask the patient to rate pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
  C) Show the patient a scale with 0 being a smile and 6 being a crying grimace.
  D) Show the patient a picture of the body with a pain intensity scale, and use keywords to ask about her pain.

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. irritability.
  b. dry mouth.
  c. tremors.
  d. personality changes.
  e. fruity breath.
  f. deep respirations.


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quynhmickitran

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Because the patient is hearing impaired, asking the patient to rate pain on a scale of 1 to 10 or using a body with keywords would be inappropriate. Using the scale with faces and numbers would be the most appropriate way to assess the patient's pain. Withholding pain medication until the patient requests it is inappropriate patient care.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Hypoglycemic reaction: rapid shallow respirations, irritability, tremors, personality changes, and may lose consciousness.


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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