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dmcintosh

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A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of severe, substernal chest pain. He is restless and anxious. Which statement by the nurse appropriately offers reassurance?
 
  1) I'll give you some medication to help relieve the pain.
  2) If you lie still and relax, you'll be fine in a little while.
  3) Everything is going to be okay.
  4) Don't worry; we're going to take good care of you.

Question 2

Which statement by the nurse manager demonstrates an assertive approach?
 
  1) You must assess and document pain status for every patient.
  2) Why haven't you been assessing and documenting pain for every patient?
  3) Will you please assess and document pain status for every patient?
  4) Explain why you haven't been assessing and documenting pain for every patient.



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ErinKing

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1




dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


xthemafja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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