A client who is homeless has come into the emergency department complaining of foot pain. An important factor that the nurse should remember about the homeless is that:
a. government insurance is available to them.
b. the majority of them have a form of mental illness or addiction.
c. health care facilities are readily accessible for them.
d. employment is available to them when they choose to work.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a female client who is Asian American. Important aspects to consider when planning care include:
a. expecting the client to verbally express disagreement or lack of understanding.
b. being flexible with time schedules.
c. expecting the client to make health care decisions.
d. liberal use of touch during conversation.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Neural pathways for pain
Orange section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
The Wong-Baker “Faces” pain rating scale
Neural pathways for pain