A client complains of daily headaches. Which of the following would the nurse include in the focused interview? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "Rate your pain on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 the worst.".
2. "Tell me exactly where the pain is located.".
3. "Is there anything that relieves the pain, like resting or medication?"
4. "Is the pain sharp, dull, steady, or throbbing?"
5. "Have you had a recent cold or infection?"
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: "Rate your pain on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 the worst.". The nurse should gather as much information about the client's pain as possible. The nurse should gather information about the pain's intensity.
Rationale 2: "Tell me exactly where the pain is located.". The nurse should gather as much information about the client's pain as possible. The nurse should gather information about the pain's location.
Rationale 3: "Is there anything that relieves the pain, like resting or medication?" The nurse should determine if there is anything that helps alleviate the client's pain, such as resting, medication, or exercise.
Rationale 4: "Is the pain sharp, dull, steady, or throbbing?" It is important to assess the character of the pain.
Rationale 5: "Have you had a recent cold or infection?" Sometimes headaches can be associated with recent colds or infections.
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