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Terms in this set (65)Which pain scale would the nurse use to measure the intensity of pain in toddlers? FACES scale Which nonpharmacological nursing intervention is effective in helping relieve postoperative pain? Repositioning.
Which statement is an accurate description of dysmenorrhea? Pain with menses. When providing postoperative teaching, which rationale would the nurse give to explain the purpose of administering an opioid analgesic via epidural catheter? Relieves
abdominal pain Which caring intervention helps provide comfort, dignity, respect, and peace to a client? Relieving pain and suffering A client presents to the health care facility with abdominal pain. Which question would the nurse ask the client to obtain information about concomitant symptoms? "What other discomfort do you experience?" A client receives intrathecal morphine to control severe postoperative pain. Which action will the nurse include as part of the client's initial 24-hour postoperative care plan? Monitoring of respiratory rate hourly Which herbal therapies can be recommended to a client with breast pain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Chaste tree fruit, Bugleweed, Chamomile Which finding is an indication of ulcer perforation in a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Back and shoulder pain, Nausea and vomiting, Rigid abdomen, Hypotension, Tachycardia Which action puts a client at risk for low back injury and pain? Smoking tobacco When the nurse is analyzing an electrocardiogram (ECG), which waveform illustrates atrial depolarization? a Which pain-related clinical manifestation would the nurse expect in a client who had received a diagnosis of a peptic ulcer? The pain occurs 1 to 2 hours after having a meal. A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) after surgery. Which benefit would this type of therapy provide? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Client is able to self-administer pain-relieving medications as necessary, Decreases client dependency, Increases client sense of autonomy Which medication is used in the treatment of a client with intervertebral disc disease? Cyclobenzaprine Which instruction would the nurse provide to an older client using ice and heat to treat pain from back strain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Apply for 30-minute time intervals. Which intervention would the nurse recommend for post-cesarean gas pain?
Walking around the room Which pain scale is used to measure the intensity of pain in preschoolers? FACES scale Which describes the role of the nurse in this situation when he or she informs the health care provider the client is requesting pain medication after surgery? Advocate A client in active labor becomes very uncomfortable and asks the nurse for pain medication. Nalbuphine is prescribed. The nurse understands that this medication relieves pain by which mechanism? By acting on opioid receptors to reduce pain Which client assessment finding would the nurse document as subjective data? Pain rating of 5 The nurse is assessing a client who underwent abdominal surgery 10 days ago. The client complains of pain in the abdomen. Which type of pain would the client experience? Visceral pain Which pain scale would the nurse use when assessing a 4-year-old child? Wong-Baker After abdominal surgery, a client reports pain. Which action would the nurse take first? Determine the characteristics of the pain. Which parameters would the nurse consider for proper rapid baseline assessment using a disability mnemonic (AVPU) in a client with drug abuse? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Reaction to pain, Response to voice Which technique would the nurse suggest to a laboring woman's partner that involves gently stroking the woman's abdomen in rhythm with her breathing during a contraction? Effleurage A client who had a myocardial infarction receives 15 mg of morphine sulfate for chest pain. Fifteen minutes after receiving the medication, the client complains of feeling dizzy. Which action will the nurse take? Place the client in the supine position and take the vital signs. Which finding in a newborn is a behavioral response to pain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Crying A client with sickle cell anemia is experiencing a painful episode (vaso-occlusive crisis) and has a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. The current pain rating is 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 at the right elbow. The nurse observes that the pump is "locked out" for another 10 minutes. Which action would the nurse implement? Placing the
prescribed as-needed warm, wet compress on the elbow A client with a coronary occlusion is experiencing chest pain and distress. Which is the primary reason that the nurse administers oxygen? To increase oxygen concentration to heart cells On the third postoperative day after a subtotal gastrectomy, a client reports severe abdominal pain. The nurse palpates the client's abdomen and determines rigidity. Which action would the nurse perform first? Obtain the client's vital
signs.
The nurse is about to perform a wound irrigation on a client who had a left hemispheric stroke 1 year ago. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform before beginning the irrigation? Pain An adult client with low-functioning Down syndrome (trisomy 21) appears in the emergency department via ambulance after an accident. Which assessment method would be the best instrument to use when determining this client's level of pain? Using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale Which would the nurse consider the most significant influence on a client's perception of pain when interpreting findings from a pain assessment? Previous experience and cultural values The nurse understands which anesthetic medication is commonly used for short procedures on pediatric clients? Fentanyl An adolescent who has had a leg amputated because of bone cancer begins to experience phantom limb sensations. How would the nurse respond to complaints of pain? By acknowledging that the pain is real and administering medication to relieve it Which alternative treatments would a nurse recommend to help ease a young child's pain at home? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Yoga, Biofeedback, Guided imagery A client who is 29 weeks pregnant reports a dull backache and abdominal cramps. Which condition would the nurse suspect? Preterm labor Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client admitted with herpes zoster? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Contact isolation, Wet compresses, Gabapentin, Silvadene, Acyclovir Aspirin is prescribed on a regular schedule for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse understands that the medication is being used primarily for which property? Anti-inflammatory When a client is experiencing acute coronary syndrome, which factor would the nurse identify as the cause of the pain experienced by a client? Heart muscle ischemia Which herbal therapies would be beneficial to a client with menstrual cramping? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Catnip, Fennel, Black haw A pain scale of 1 to 10 is used by the nurse to assess a client's degree of pain. The client rates the pain as an 8 before receiving an analgesic and a 7 after being medicated. Which conclusion would the nurse make regarding the client's response to pain medication? The medication is not adequately effective. When developing the plan of care for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, which client consideration would the nurse include? Comfort Which is a sensory simulation strategy a laboring client can use as a nonpharmacological strategy for pain management? Selecting a focal point and beginning breathing techniques Which is the most important topic to include in teaching to promote the comfort of a client with a pruritic skin disease? Sleep
A client describes abdominal discomfort after ingestion of milk. Which enzyme, as a result of a genetic deficiency, would the nurse consider to be the cause of the client's discomfort? Lactase Which factor may cause neck pain in a client? Poor posture The nurse is caring for a client with suspected appendicitis. Which assessment finding would the nurse determine would further support the diagnosis? Pain in right lower quadrant The nurse asks an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide an ice pack to a client. Which nursing function does this represent? ... A client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction asks the nurse, "What is causing the pain I am having?" Which explanation would the nurse give? ... Which herbal medication would the nurse suggest to a client to reduce premenstrual discomfort? Black cohosh root A client is prescribed 4 mg of hydromorphone intravenously (IV) every 4 hours, as needed. Hydromorphone is supplied at 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters of hydromorphone will the nurse administer per dose?___ mL ... An endoscopic sphincterotomy is scheduled to remove a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct. The client asks the nurse about pain during the procedure. Which statement would the nurse provide? ... The nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerin. Which outcome would the nurse use to determine the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin? ... Which intervention would the nurse perform when caring for a client in the emergency department reporting chest pain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ... Which interventions would the nurse perform while caring for an actively dying client? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Provide client and family reassurance, Perform symptom management for the client. The nurse is assessing a client who had knee replacement surgery. Which assessment finding gathered by the nurse is an example of subjective data? ... Which point would the nurse include in a teaching plan to help manage pain during dressing changes if a client has burns over 18% of body surface? ... Which rational supports administering the medication pregabalin to a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? To reduce neuropathic pain Which nursing action would be implemented after a client has a lumbar puncture? ... A client with a myocardial infarction is admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit. Which pain relief medication would the nurse expect to find on the plan of care for this client? ... A client has an intravenous (IV) solution of 5% dextrose in water (DW) 250 mL to which 100 mg of morphine is added. The health care provider prescribes 14 mg of morphine per hour for end-of-life palliative treatment of a client. At how many milliliters per hour will the nurse set the IV pump?___ mL/h 35 Which condition would the nurse document to describe a client presenting with the loss of the ability to taste after cancer treatment has affected the client's ability to eat food? Dysgeusia Which is a sign of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy in an adolescent? Abdominal pain and hypotension On the third postoperative day after a subtotal gastrectomy, a client reports severe abdominal pain. The nurse palpates the client's abdomen and determines rigidity. Which action would the nurse perform first? ... Sets found in the same folderNMNC 1110 EAQ 10: Safety and Infection Control (Ma…285 terms kcarpenter2929 EAQ Fund. Nurs. Science70 terms Erin_OKelley6 hesi case 1 (fundamental skills)52 terms ina_chung6 Angina NCLEX practice test 118 terms Amill1572 Other sets by this creatorFINAL panola adn 2018130 terms hannah_hudson78 F & E ranges18 terms hannah_hudson78 Common medications quiz -15 terms hannah_hudson78 Medications for ADN Exam #224 terms hannah_hudson78 Other Quizlet setsFrankenstein Chapter 9-1753 terms masteryamato EMT Midterm159 terms lou_hube BLAW Test #1 (MODULE 1)49 terms lilyhightower13 Related questionsQUESTION How many carpal bones are in each wrist? 15 answers QUESTION What are the clinical signs of the inflammatory stage? 8 answers QUESTION What does the circle of Willis' arteries consist of? 10 answers QUESTION What is the treatment for fungal arthritis? 6 answers What is an example of a nonPhysical therapy uses techniques such as heat, cold, exercise, massage, and manipulation. It can help to control pain, as well as condition muscles and restore strength. Relaxation therapy can help reduce muscle tension and stress, lower blood pressure, and control pain.
What are nonNonpharmacologic interventions include distraction, relaxation, or imagery; superficial massage; breathing techniques; music therapy; spiritual practices; environmental modification (such as reducing lighting and noise); positioning and repositioning; heat or cold application; and transcutaneous electrical nerve ...
What helps pain after surgery without medication?In recovery, nonopioid medications, such as gabapentin and pregabalin, NSAIDS and acetaminophen, can replace or reduce opioid use. Patients are also encouraged to try nonmedication, alternative methods. Acupuncture, massage, guided imagery and relaxation techniques are some nonmedication ways to manage pain.
What are 2 important nonNon-pharmacological methods
These include measures for pain such as repositioning, elevating, using pillows for guarding and support, cooling measures, ice or heat therapy, light massage, mild stretching as allowed as well as using techniques such as imagery, meditation and distraction.
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