Case Study: Pain Management Exam

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured humerus and received an opioid medication intravenously 1 hr ago for pain. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the intensity of the client's pain at this time?

"On a scale from 0 to 10, how do you rate your pain?"

A nurse is assessing a client's pain. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client to assess the quality of the pain?

"What does your pain feel like?"

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 1,000 mg PO every 12 hr for a client who has arthritic pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

Hepatotoxicity.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a left hip fracture and is prescribed a morphine IV bolus as needed for pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

Sedation.

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone to a client who reports throbbing pain following a back injury. The nurse should document that the client is experiencing which of the following types of pain?

Somatic


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