During a home care visit, an older adult client begins to cry softly when asked about coping with back pain
The client states, "My back hurts bad all the time and I am so confused about all these tests and scared that the doctor wants me to have surgery" Which is the priority intervention by the nurse?
A) Ask the client to rate pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
B) Explain procedures in a way the client will understand.
C) Administer an ordered pain medication.
D) Attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears.
Answer: B
The priority caring intervention in a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. Each of the other choices is appropriate at some point on the care continuum.
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ANS:
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Fill in the blanks with correct word