Pain is associated with inflammatory heart disease. What interventions should be included in the best management plan to keep the client pain-free? Select all that apply
1. Instruct client to inform nurse if pain is not relieved.
2. Provide a supportive environment where client is able to express pain level.
3. Instruct the client that there is a risk of addiction and overdose.
4. Medicate the client only when the pain is severe.
5. Have the family manage the client's pain.
1. Instruct client to inform nurse if pain is not relieved.
2. Provide a supportive environment where client is able to express pain level.Rationale: Instruct client to inform nurse if pain is not relieved. Pain relief is the nursing goal; therefore, it is essential that the client communicates with the nurse about the effectiveness of the pain control measures. Provide a supportive environment where client is able to express pain level. The nurse must provide an environment where the client feels comfortable and supported in order to have effective communication and attain the pain-free goal. Instruct the client that there is a risk of addiction and overdose. The nurse needs to assure the client that the risk of addiction is not a consideration with short-term narcotic use. Medicate the client only when the pain is severe. An effective pain relief measure is to medicate as soon as the pain begins, as it increases comfort and decreases need for medication. Have the family manage the client's pain. It is inappropriate to have the family manage the pain. It is the responsibility of the health care provider and the nurse.
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