A medical nurse is appraising the effectiveness of a patient's current pain control regimen
The nurse is aware that if an intervention is deemed ineffective, goals need to be reassessed and other measures need to be considered. What is the role of the nurse in obtaining additional pain relief for the patient?
A) Primary caregiver
B) Patient advocate
C) Team leader
D) Case manager
Ans: B
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If the intervention was ineffective, the nurse should consider other measures. If these are ineffective, pain-relief goals need to be reassessed in collaboration with the physician. The nurse serves as the patient's advocate in obtaining additional pain relief.
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