The nurse is caring for the client who is experiencing discomfort after surgery to remove a benign growth in the colon. The client reports pain of 4 on a 5-point scale
When the nurse indicates the availability of pain medication, the client declines. Further questioning indicates the client is fearful of becoming addicted to the medication. What action is indicated at this time?
A) Withhold the analgesic medication and continue to observe the client.
B) Contact the physician.
C) Administer the medication when the client is sleeping.
D) Determine what methods of pain management are acceptable to the client.
D
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Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment for this patient? A) Manual resuscitator B) Negative-pressure ventilator C) Volume ventilator D) Pressure ventilator
From the problem statement, "Is there a difference in postoperative pain perception between postoperative clients who use relaxation techniques and clients who do not use relaxation techniques?" identify the independent variable
1. Relaxation techniques. 2. Relaxation techniques use. 3. Postoperative status. 4. Postoperative pain perception.
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is in palliative care only. Which intervention would have the highest priority?
A) aggressive chemotherapy B) pain management C) invasive testing D) aggressive invasive surgery
How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?
a. Ask the family to leave the patient's room so postmortem care can be performed. b. Leave tubes and IV lines in place until the family has the opportunity to view the body. c. Express sympathy to the family (e.g., "I am sorry for your loss"). d. Tell the family that they will have limited time with their loved one.