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awywial

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A patient receiving an epidural analgesic complains of a headache. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Catheter migration
  b. Local anesthesia toxicity
  c. Common side effect of the analgesic
  d. Dural puncture

Question 2

Which characteristic about pain would the nurse most consider when developing a pain management plan for a patient with chronic lower back pain?
 
  a. An objective experience that disrupts daily living that can be measured with altered vital signs
  b. An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience association with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage
  c. A generalized response of the body as a result of trauma or damage to the tissues resulting in discomfort
  d. An emotional response to tissue damage that differs significantly from one individual to another


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TINA

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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