A nurse who floats between several different hospital units has been asked to work in a shift on the palliative care unit. What subject for continuing education should benefit this nurse during future shifts on this unit?
A) Assessment and management of pain
B) Interdisciplinary communication
C) Mobilization and musculoskeletal function
D) Respiratory assessment and management
Ans: A
Feedback:
Palliative clients are receiving care at the end of life, a time when pain is a frequent and severe problem. This subject would be of greater benefit than topics related to mobilization, respiratory health, or communication.
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