The nurse is using the PAINAID Scale to assess a client's level of pain. Which of the following are assessed with this pain scale? (Select all that apply.)
1. Breathing rate
2. Assign a number to the degree of pain
3. Negative vocalizations
4. Assign a facial expression to the degree of pain
5. Facial expression
6. Body language
1, 3, 5, 6
The PAINAID scale assesses breathing, negative vocalizations, facial expression, body language, and comfort. The Numerical Rating Scale assigns a number to the degree of pain. The Wong-Baker FACES Scale assigns a facial expression to the degree of pain.
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Despite the inherent risks, the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis will be given sodium bicarbonate to reverse severe metabolic acidosis. How does the nurse expect to administer this medication?
1. In enema form 2. As a 50-mL bolus injection intravenously 3. Along with potassium chloride 4. Over at least an 8-hour period
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a. Ministry b. Teaching c. Social work d. Engineering
When documenting pupillary response that is normal, the acceptable abbreviation is _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word