The nurse is attempting to ambulate a postoperative client who continues to rate his pain as a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the most severe.
The client is reluctant to walk and consents to move only to the chair, reporting that it hurts too much to walk. The nurse's primary concern regarding the client's recovery related to his pain experience is that:
1. His pain medications are not effectively managing his pain
2. He does not fully understand the importance of ambulation
3. He is expending too much of his energy dealing with the pain
4. He is not ready to participate in the activities needed to recover quickly
Question 2
The nurse is attempting to ambulate an older adult client who recently experienced a fall at the assisted living facility where he resides.
The client is reluctant to walk and consents to move only to the chair, reporting that it hurts too much to walk. Which of the following nursing interventions is most therapeutic regarding this client?
1. Allow the client to remain in bed in order to conserve his energy.
2. Transfer him to the chair, realizing some activity is preferable to none.
3. Call his health care provider to discuss the apparent ineffectiveness of his pain medications.
4. Assess the client for other factors that may be affecting his ability and motivation to ambulate.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
Calculating Growth Rate of Bacteria
Sites of referred pain