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hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?

1. Pulse rate: 80
2. Respiratory rate: 8
3. Blood pressure: 120/80
4. Pain rating of 4 on scale of 1 to 10

Question 2

A client is experiencing pain after spraining an ankle. The nurse realizes that the client is most likely experiencing which type of pain?

1. Mild pain
2. Severe pain
3. Somatic pain
4. Visceral pain

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is a normal pulse rate.
Rationale 2: A respiratory rate below 8 should be reported immediately.
Rationale 3: This is a blood pressure that is within normal limits.
Rationale 4: The nurse does not need to report the client's pain rating to the physician.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Mild is not a type of pain.
Rationale 2: Severe is not a type of pain.
Rationale 3: Somatic pain originates in the skin, muscles, bone, or connective tissue. The sharp sensation of a paper cut or aching of a sprained ankle are common examples of somatic pain.
Rationale 4: Visceral pain is that which originates within an organ.