Which nursing intervention is least applicable when applying an integrated approach to a client's pain management?
1. Administer a strong sedative IV.
2. Maintain calm, quiet environment.
3. Relive a pleasant time or memory.
4. Provide back massage before sleep.
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1. The nurse uses pharmacological and nonpharmacologic pain control measures to provide effective integrated pain management. Administering IV sedation is consi-dered adjunct therapy to enhance pain control.
2, 3, and 4. The nurse implements an integrated approach by using pharmacological and nonpharmacologic interventions, including a quiet environment, guided imagery, and back massage. Nursing research supports the claim that integrated therapy is the most effective pain management for clients who have fear or anxiety, need to reduce medication, have prolonged pain, or have unresolved pain with the current medica-tion.
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a. Allow subjects to self-select into an experimental or a control group b. Handpick the subjects for group assignment c. Use defined selection criteria for approaching potential subjects d. Have someone other than the researcher select the subjects for the study
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