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sarasara · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What action should the nurse take when evaluating the effectiveness of new or revised therapies for pain relief?

a. Observe the patient performing activities of daily living
b. Observe the patient's facial expressions
c. Frequently assess subjective data
d. Perform evaluation of outcome goals

Question 2

The nurse is trying to establish an effective relationship with a patient in pain. What is the best statement for the nurse to make when beginning the assessment?

a. I'll check to see if you can have anything.
b. Let me give you a backrub and see if it helps.
c. I believe you are in pain.
d. When was your last medication for pain?

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Continuous evaluation allows the nurse to determine if new or revised therapies are required.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A nursing intervention to establish an effective relationship is to believe the patient. Al-though the other options are not wrong, they do not help establish an effective relationship.