Author Question: The patient reports intense pain and rates it 10/10. He is talking and laughing on the telephone but ... (Read 53 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The patient reports intense pain and rates it 10/10. He is talking and laughing on the telephone but interrupts his conversion to request pain medication.

The nurse would make a decision about the administration of medication based on which indicator of pain?
a. The patient's body language and emotional state
b. The patient's level of activity and interaction with others
c. The patient's subjective statements about the pain
d. The nurse's objective data regarding the physical characteristics of the pain

Question 2

As a graduate nurse, which statement strongly suggests future success in the current nursing practice environment?

a. I am really good at performing nursing skills.
b. I always get my work done on time.
c. When possible I attend all staff meetings.
d. I am actively involved in decision-making on the unit.