Why is it important for the interdisciplinary team to assess an older patient's level of pain?
1. Validate that the pain is real.
2. Ensure pain management is provided.
3. Differentiate pain symptoms from other symptoms.
4. Provide the appropriate amount of help for normal activities.
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Rationale: A pain assessment is done to address symptom relief or pain management and not to validate that the pain is real.
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a. Negligence b. Omission c. Libel d. Unprofessional behavior
The nurse has separate, interdependent legal roles that include provider of service, citizen and
1. Supervisor 2. Contractor for services 3. Worker 4. Floater
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse observes abdominal breathing in a 2-year-old child. What would this finding indicate?
a. Imminent respiratory failure b. Hypoxia c. Normal respiration d. Airway obstruction