The nurse is discussing effective pain management with a client's spouse. Key strategies for reducing pain include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Acknowledging the pain.
2. Distraction from pain medication.
3. Involving the spouse in provision of pain relief.
4. Education about pain and its treatment.
5. Preventing pain.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: It is basic to all pain relief strategies that nurses and support persons convey to clients that they believe the client is having pain.
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