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nenivikky

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A nurse is assessing a client's pain. The nurse notes which of the following database findings that is indicative of acute pain?
 
  A) Pupil constriction
  B) Decreased pulse rate
  C) Increased blood pressure
  D) Decreased respiratory rate

Question 2

When the male client on his first postoperative day after chest surgery appears stoic and does not ask for any pain medication, the nurse should
 
  A) Document the client's lack of medication
  B) Assume the client does not need medication
  C) Ask the client's family if he ever uses pain medicines
  D) Actively solicit information about the client's pain level


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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