Nurses prioritize client care. When managing pain therapy for a client, the nurse remembers:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Clients are more likely to participate in their recovery if pain is well managed
2. A pain assessment should be done once a shift
3. Nonpharmacologic comfort techniques may be used in place of medication
4. The client may be asking for pain medication when he or she does not really need it
5. Pain tolerance varies from person to person
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Rationale: When clients are as pain free as possible, they are more likely to participate fully in their recovery
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A) Pain B) Vomiting C) Disorientation D) Temporary decrease in oxygen saturation
A 79-year-old client has been admitted to a long-term care facility because of the progression of Alzheimer disease from mild to the moderate stage. How should the nurse proceed with functional assessment?
A) Document the fact that it is not possible to accurately gauge the woman's ADLs. B) Obtain assessment data from the woman's family members and friends. C) Perform assessment passively by observing and recording the woman's behavior and actions over the next several days. D) Use an assessment tool that is specifically designed for use with cognitively impaired clients.
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A) Myocardium B) Epicardium C) Endocardium D) Pericardium
Which of the following themes is a theme of relational ethics?
a. Apathy b. Compassion c. Embodiment d. Accountability