The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing pain. Which statement is true about pain?
a. The nurse is the best judge of a client's pain.
b. Clients with severe tissue damage will experience more pain than those with less damage.
c. Most complaints of pain are psychological.
d. Addiction is unlikely when analgesics are carefully administered and closely monitored.
ANS: D
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A) A total knee replacement B) An appointment with the orthopedist C) The client use a wheeled walker D) The physician review the medications
The school nurse knows that school-age children are developing metalinguistic awareness. Which is an example of this skill?
A) The child enjoys reading books. B) The child enjoys conversations with peers. C) The child enjoys speaking on the phone. D) The child enjoys telling jokes.