Dealing with pain is often easier when:
a. Family and friends offer comfort and support
b. The person is alone
c. The person is in the hospital
d. The person has never had pain before
A
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A client is concerned because she has been told her blood type and her baby's are incompatible. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "This is called ABO incompatibility, and if the baby becomes jaundiced, she can be treated with a special light treatment." 2. "This is a serious condition, and additional blood studies are currently in process to determine whether you need a medication to prevent it from occurring with a future pregnancy." 3. "This is a condition caused by a blood incompatibility between you and your husband, but does not affect the baby." 4. "This type of condition is very common, and the baby can receive a medication to prevent jaundice from occurring."
A client has not had uninterrupted sleep for several nights, and is irritable. What other assessment findings should the nurse associate with the client's lack of REM sleep?
1. Depression 2. Confusion 3. Disorientation 4. Impaired memory 5. Muscle weakness
The nurse is preparing to assess the pain of a young child. Which initial assessment is most appropriate?
A. Use a numerical pain rating scale. B. Ask the child to point to any area that is hurting. C. Ask the parent if the child has been experiencing pain. D. Use a FACES pain rating scale.
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