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1. Which postoperative client is manifesting the most serious negative effect of
inadequate pain management?
1. Demonstrate
... [Show More] s continuous use of call bell related to unsatisfied needs and
discomfort
2. Develops venous thromboembolism related to immobility caused by pain and
discomfort
3. Refuses to participate in physical therapy because of fear of pain caused by
exercises
4. Feels depressed about loss of function and hopeless about getting relief from
pain
2. A client with chronic pain reports to the charge nurse that the other nurses
have not been responding to requests for pain medication. What is the charge
nurse's initial action?
1. Check the medication administration records for the past several days.
2. Ask the nurse educator to provide in-service training about pain
management.
3. Perform a complete pain assessment on the client and take a pain history.
4. Have a conference with the staff nurses to assess their care of this client.
3. According to recent guidelines from the American Pain Society in
collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists, what are the
priority pain management strategies that the nurse would expect to see in the
pain management for postsurgical clients? Select all that apply.
1. Acetaminophen and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for
management of postoperative pain in adults and children without
contraindications
2. Surgical site-specific peripheral regional anesthetic techniques in adults
and children for procedures
3. Neuraxial (epidural) analgesia for major thoracic and abdominal
procedures if the client has risk for cardiac complications or prolonged
ileus
4. Multimodal therapy that could include opioids and nonopioid therapies,
regional anesthetic techniques, and nonpharmacologic therapies
5. Long-acting oral opioids, especially in the immediate postoperative period,
for continuous around-the-clock relief
6. Neuraxial administration of magnesium, benzodiazepines, neostigmine,
tramadol, or ketamine is recommended for postoperative pain
4. The home health nurse is interviewing an older client with a history of mild heart
failure and rheumatoid arthritis. The client reports “feeling pretty good, except for the
pain and stiffness in my joints when I first get out of bed.” Which member of the
health care team would be the most appropriate to aid in the client's report of pain?
1. Health care provider to review the dosage and frequency of pain medication
2. Physical therapist for evaluation of function and possible exercise therapy
3. Social worker to locate community resources for complementary therapy
4. Unlicensed assistive personnel to help client with a warm shower in the morning
5. Family members are encouraging the client to “tough out the pain” rather
than risk drug addiction to opioids. The client is stoically abiding. The nurse
recognizes that the sociocultural dimension of pain is the current priority for
the client. Which question will the nurse ask?
1. “Where is the pain located, and does it radiate to other parts of your
body?”
2. “How would you describe the pain, and how is it affecting you?”
3. “What do you believe about pain medication and drug addiction?”
4. “How is the pain affecting your activity level and your ability to function?” [Show Less]