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go.lag · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for two patients; both are having a hysterectomy. The first patient is having the hysterectomy after a complicated birth. The second patient has uterine cancer.

What will most likely influence the experience of pain for these two patients? a. Neurological factors
b. Competency of the surgeon
c. Meaning of pain
d. Postoperative support personnel

Question 2

A client recently experienced the loss of a significant other and exhibits symptoms of distress. The nurse knows that the client may benefit the most from which of the following complemen-tary therapies?

a. Relaxation therapy
b. Acupuncture
c. Biofeedback
d. Chiropractic medicine

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The patient's perception of pain is influenced by psychological factors, such as anxiety and coping, which in turn influence the patient's experience of pain. Each patient's experience is different. The degree and quality of pain perceived by a patient are related to the meaning of the pain. Neurological factors can interrupt or influence pain perception, but neither of these patients is experiencing alterations in neurological function. The knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of nurses, physicians, and other health care personnel about pain affect pain management but do not necessarily influence a patient's pain perceptions.

Answer to Question 2

A
Relaxation therapy techniques lower heart rate and blood pressure, decrease muscle tension, im-prove well-being, and reduce symptom distress in people experiencing a variety of situations (e.g., complications from medical treatment or grieving the loss of a significant other).
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy used to treat pain.
Biofeedback may not be appropriate, as repressed emotions or feelings may be uncovered that clients are not ready to cope with.
Chiropractic medicine promotes both a natural diet and regular exercise as critical components for the body to function properly. The focus is on restoring the structural and functional imbalances that may result in pain. This would not be an appropriate therapy.