Exam 9: Pain Management

An older client with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the client can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the client?

An older client with muscle wasting, renal disease, and advanced cancer pain asks for stronger pain medication than immediate-release oral morphine. What is the most important consideration when recommending a pain medication change to the health care provider for this client?

The spouse of an older client asks that the client be given pills and to tell the client that they are for pain. How should the nurse respond to the spouse's request?

An older client with a speech deficit from a previous stroke is admitted for a repair of a hip fracture. Which techniques will the nurse use to assess this client's pain level? Select all that apply.

An older client undergoing chemotherapy for cancer asks the nurse about using massage for pain relief. How does the nurse best respond? Select all that apply.