Multiple Choice
During a home care visit,an older adult client begins to cry softly when asked about coping with back pain.The client states,"My back hurts bad all the time and I am so confused about all these tests and scared that the doctor wants me to have surgery" Which is the priority intervention by the nurse?
A) Ask the client to rate pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
B) Explain procedures in a way the client will understand.
C) Administer an ordered pain medication.
D) Attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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