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pane00

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Which objective method should the nurse use to assess the client's pain level?
 
  1. Ask the client to describe the pain sensation.
  2. Assess pain only when the client complains of pain.
  3. Observe whether the client appears to be in pain or appears comfortable.
  4. Use a pain rating scale such as the numeric rating scale.

Question 2

What is one of the benefits of the use of nonpharmacologic interventions in pain management?
 
  1. Nonpharmacologic interventions allow for pain medication to be given on an as-needed basis only.
  2. Nonpharmacologic interventions provide adequate pain relief without the use of medication.
  3. Nonpharmacologic interventions do not require additional training of the health care team.
  4. Nonpharmacologic interventions allow for lower doses and fewer drug-related adverse effects of pain medications.



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ndhahbi

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Asking the client to describe the pain is a part of the assessment, but it is not the most objective tool.
Rationale 2: Assessing only when the client complains of pain is not an adequate method of assessing pain regularly.
Rationale 3: Observation of the client is important, but it is considered subjective data.
Rationale 4: The most objective tool for assessment of pain is a pain scale.
Global Rationale: The most objective tool for assessment of pain is a pain scale. Asking the client to describe the pain is a part of the assessment, but it is not the most objective tool. Assessing only when the client complains of pain is not an adequate method of assessing pain regularly. Observation of the client is important, but it is considered subjective data.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Pain medication might still need to be given on a regular schedule to achieve pain relief.
Rationale 2: Some clients still require analgesic therapy for pain management.
Rationale 3: Some nonpharmacologic interventions, such as biofeedback or acupressure, do require additional training.
Rationale 4: Nonpharmacologic interventions allow pain medication to be given at a lower dose for fewer adverse side effects.
Global Rationale: Nonpharmacologic interventions allow pain medication to be given at a lower dose for fewer adverse side effects. Pain medication might still need to be given on a regular schedule to achieve pain relief. Some clients still require analgesic therapy for pain management. Some nonpharmacologic interventions, such as biofeedback or acupressure, do require additional training.




pane00

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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