Exam 31: Pain

The pediatric nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is experiencing chronic pain secondary to tissue and joint injury from past sickle cell anemia crises. Which nonpharmacological pain reduction intervention might the nurse have the child try?

A patient is prescribed morphine sulfate 4 mg intravenously for postoperative pain. Which action should the nurse take before administering the medication?

A patient who sustained rib fractures in a motor vehicle accident is stating that the pain medication is ineffective. Inadequate pain control places this patient at risk for which complication?

A patient with Raynaud's disease receives no symptomatic relief with medication. Which surgical intervention might be a treatment option for this patient to help provide pain relief?

A patient who had surgery is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of PCA use?