Topic 6: Rest, Sleep, Comfort, and Pain Management

An older adult client reports chest pain. Which question(s) will the nurse use to elicit information about the quality of pain? Select all that apply.

"What does the pain feel like?"

A client with severe arthritis of the legs asks the nurse about nonpharmacologic ways to relieve knee pain. Which recommendation(s) will the nurse discuss with the client? Select all that apply.

Acupressure or acupuncture Biofeedback Massage therapy

A client taking melatonin is experiencing excessive drowsiness. Which step would the nurse take first to determine cause?

Assess current medications for interactions.

The nurse is caring for an older adult client diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. Which recommendation will the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Begin and end the day with stretching.

An older adult client reports waking up a few times a night causing sleep to be less restful. Which recommendation will the nurse make to improve sleep?

Create a sleeping space that is dark, quiet and cool.

After measuring vital signs the nurse asks the client "what do you need to be more comfortable?" The client response is "nothing will help me." Which action will the nurse take next?

Inquire as to why the client is feeling this way.

A client is newly diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. Which recommendation will the nurse make to help the client manage this condition?

Keep your legs warm at night

The nurse notes that a client with a severely infected leg wound never reports experiencing pain. Which action will the nurse take?

Observe the client for signs of pain.

For which service(s) will the nurse refer a client as an initial approach to chronic pain relief therapy for a patient with osteoarthritis? Select all that apply.

Physical therapy Acupuncturist Support group

A ambulatory resident who is an assisted living facility sits in a chair at the bedside for most of the day. Which intervention will the nurse implement to improve this client's quality of sleep?

Request the client take a walk in the courtyard.

The nurse is caring for an older adult client diagnosed with osteoarthritis who reports knee pain. Which action will the nurse take first?

Review medication options

An older adult client asks the nurse about herbal remedies for sunburn. Which recommendation does the nurse make?

aloe vera

An older adult admitted with back pain reports being "tired of taking medication" and wants to learn how to manage pain in other ways. Which nonpharmacologic recommendation will the nurse include in the teaching plan?

chiropractic therapy

A client with chronic back pain asks about nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief. Which complementary therapy will the nurse recommend as a first step to managing and relieving pain?

yoga