Exam 9: Pain Management

The nurse is assessing a client's chronic pain.The client indicates the pain is in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen,rates the pain as a 9 on a 1-10 scale,and describes the pain as sharp and continuous.What else would the nurse assess regarding this client's pain?

The client reports difficulty sleeping related to anxiety.Which nonpharmacologic pain management intervention might the nurse consider performing in order to relax the client?

The nurse documents the assessment and interventions performed to relieve the client's pain on a pain management flow sheet.Why is this documentation important?

The nurse is caring for a client who had extensive surgery,and is now 6 days postoperative and getting out of bed for the first time later this morning.When the nurse assesses the client for pain,the client responds,"It hurts,but I don't want to take any more drugs.I don't want to end up addicted." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is teaching progressive muscle relaxation techniques to the client.Which rationale will the nurse include in the teaching session for progressive muscle relaxation?

The nurse administered an oral analgesic to a client complaining of a mild-to-moderate headache.Which activity would the nurse consider to help relieve the client's discomfort until the analgesic takes effect?

The nurse is administering a back massage to the client.Place the steps in the proper order of performance.

The nurse would administer acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen if which effect was not desired?

When caring for an older adult client who does not speak English,which assessment tool is the most appropriate for the nurse to use to assess this client's pain?

The pain management team individualizes the analgesic regimen by guiding the adjustment of medication,dose,time intervals,and route of administration.When discussing this method of treating pain,which term is the most appropriate for the nurse to use?

The hospice nurse is making a home visit to a client with terminal cancer.The client reports poor pain control,and the client's spouse says,"I'm giving such big doses of medication,I'm afraid she is going to overdose if I give her more." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The postoperative client has been noting a steady decline in the amount of pain experienced over the past week.Today,upon awakening,the pain is far more severe even at rest.Which priority intervention should the nurse perform for this client?

The nurse is obtaining a pain history.The client reports pain in the right ear.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)informs the nurse that the client is complaining of severe postoperative pain and requests pain medication.Which action would be appropriate for the nurse to perform?

The client with a sprained ankle is complaining of pain in the injured area.Which term will the nurse use when documenting this client's pain?

The nurse is assisting the client with the use of guided imagery.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate when initiating guided imagery?

The nurse enters the postoperative client's room and finds the client perspiring with fists clenched.As the nurse administers routine medications and provides care,the client is pleasant and cooperative.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Which can the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?