Some anticonvulsant drugs can be used as an adjuvant treatment for mild pain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The nurse is assessing life trajectory of an older client admitted to the unit. Which of the following would be the best question by the nurse to obtain information about life trajectory?
1. "Tell me about your spouse and children?" 2. "How do you feel about your treatment plan?" 3. "Would you like me to contact a chaplain for you?" 4. "Do you have an advanced directive or living will?"
Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that more teaching is needed about multimodal pain management?
A) "This method will provide better pain control." B) "I will need a lower dose of each drug." C) "It reduces the need for opioid drugs." D) "It may increase the severity of the side effects I experience."