The nurse is obtaining a comprehensive pain history on a client admitted with complaints of continuous low back pain. Which of the following should be included in the history? Select all that apply
1. Pain location
2. Intensity
3. Quality
4. Alleviating factors
5. Past pain experiences
6. Effect on ADLs
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
You might also like to view...
A client had an acute myocardial infarction. What assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a significant complication has occurred?
a. Blood pressure that is 20 mm Hg below baseline b. Oxygen saturation of 94% on room air c. Poor peripheral pulses and cool skin d. Urine output of 1.2 mL/kg/hr for 4 hours
The section of biology dealing with human structure is
a. psychiatry. b. anatomy. c. surgery. d. physiology.
The nurse checks what other medications the patient is taking before instructing him about the antiretroviral he is started on. This is necessary because:
1. the antiretroviral and other medications must be taken together. 2. the antiretroviral should be taken alone and not with other medications. 3. the antiretroviral and other medications must be taken with milk. 4. the antiretroviral should be taken with water 30 minutes before eating.
A nurse is teaching a community education class about the difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse. Which of the following statements best confirms that a participant understands the difference?
a. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is the amount of alcohol consumed." b. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is the presence of craving." c. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is that in abuse, alcohol is consumed in excess." d. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is tolerance and withdrawal."