The nurse is assessing a client's chronic pain. The client indicates the pain is in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, rates the pain as a 9 on a 1-10 scale, and describes the pain as sharp and continuous
What else would the nurse assess regarding this client's pain?
1. Onset, duration, and recurrence
2. Location
3. Intensity
4. Quality
Correct Answer: 1
The nurse would question when the pain began, how long it has lasted, and what causes the pain to recur, if it is intermittent. The client has already indicated the location (upper right quadrant), intensity (9 on a 1-10 scale), and quality (sharp and continuous).
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Smith describes her theory at which of the following levels of theory development?
A. Grand B. Middle C. Micro D. Macro
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