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cnetterville · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is discussing effective pain management with a clients spouse. Key strategies for reducing pain include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Acknowledging the pain
2. Distraction from pain medication
3. Involving the spouse in provision of pain relief
4. Education about pain and its treatment
5. Preventing pain

Question 2

Nurses use a variety of approaches to manage a client's pain. Pharmacologic measures include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Opioids
2. Antihelmintics
3. Triptans
4. Antidepressants
5. TENS

DHRUVSHAH · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale: It is basic to all pain relief strategies that nurses and support persons convey to clients that they believe the client is having pain

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale: Opioids