Author Question: A client tells the nurse that at home, the dog helps distract the client from chronic hip pain. The ... (Read 108 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client tells the nurse that at home, the dog helps distract the client from chronic hip pain. The nurse realizes that the client is utilizing which form of nonpharmacologic pain control?

1. Body
2. Mind
3. Social interactions
4. Spirit

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to instruct a client on nonpharmacologic interventions that target the body for pain control. What should the nurse include in these instructions?

1. Massage
2. Acupressure
3. Self-hypnosis
4. Exercise
5. Nutritional supplements

medine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Interventions that target the body for pain control include massage, heat, and exercise.
Rationale 2: Interventions that target the mind for pain control include relaxation and imagery.
Rationale 3: Social interactions that are used as nonpharmacologic pain control methods include pet therapy.
Rationale 4: Interventions that target the spirit for pain control include prayer, meditation, and energy work.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Massage is a nonpharmacologic intervention that targets the body for pain control.
Rationale 2: Acupressure is a nonpharmacologic intervention that targets the body for pain control.
Rationale 3: Self-hypnosis is a nonpharmacologic intervention that targets the mind for pain control.
Rationale 4: Exercise is a nonpharmacologic intervention that targets the body for pain control.
Rationale 5: Nutritional supplements are a nonpharmacologic intervention that target the body for pain control.