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