Nurses prioritize client care. When managing pain therapy for a client, the nurse remembers: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Clients are more likely to participate in their recovery if pain is well managed.
2. A pain assessment should be done once a shift.
3. Nonpharmacologic comfort techniques may be used in place of medication.
4. The client might be asking for pain medication when she does not really need it.
5. Pain tolerance varies from person to person.
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Rationale: When clients are as pain-free as possible, they are more likely to participate fully in their recovery.
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