Pain is associated with inflammatory heart disease. What interventions should be included in an effective management plan to keep the patient pain-free? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are
selected. Select all that apply. 1. Instruct the patient to inform the nurse if pain is not relieved.
2. Have the family manage the patient's pain.
3. Medicate the patient only when the pain is severe.
4. Instruct the patient that there is a risk of addiction and overdose.
5. Provide a supportive environment in which the patient is able to express his or her pain level.
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Rationale 1: Relief is the patient goal; therefore, it is essential that the patient communicate with the nurse about the effectiveness of pain control measures.
Rationale 2: It is inappropriate to have the family manage the pain. It is the responsibility of the health care provider and the nurse.
Rationale 3: An effective pain relief measure is to medicate as soon as the pain begins, as it increases comfort and reduces the need for medication.
Rationale 4: The nurse needs to assure the patient that the risk of addiction is not a consideration with short-term narcotic use.
Rationale 5: The nurse must provide an environment in which the patient feels comfortable and supported to facilitate effective communication and attain relief from pain.
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