The nurse is admitting a new patient to a medical unit with pancreatitis. Which of the following would be included in the pain history? (Select all that apply.)
a. Is the patient having difficulty sleeping, eating, or working?
b. How has the pain affected the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living?
c. Are there any aggravating or alleviating factors that alter the pain?
d. Is the patient experiencing any nausea, vomiting, or anorexia associated with the pain?
e. How does the patient describe the pain in his or her own words?
f. How much alcohol does the patient drink each day?
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Each of these factors is important to the pain assessment and history. Alcohol history is important for pancreatitis but not for a pain history.
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