A patient has a long history of severe and persistent pain and has trialed a number of different analgesia regimens, all with limited success. The patient is increasingly distraught and depressed as a result of continued pain
Which of the following interventions would be most likely to benefit this patient?
A) Guided imagery and relaxation techniques
B) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
C) Use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
D) Neurosurgery to interrupt the patient's pain pathways
D
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a. "You do not need good hand-lung coor-dination to use this device." b. "You will begin to inhale before activating the device." c. "You will need to use a spacer to help control the medication." d. "You will take 2 inhalations twice daily."
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A woman who is experiencing hot flashes associated with menopause asks the nurse about using black cohosh. Which response by the nurse is correct?
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