Pain Q&A 2026 2/5/2026
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive D. a self-report pain rating scale
aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
Which of the following parameters should the nurse
use first in order to assess the client's pain level?
A. pulse and blood pressure findings
B. behavioral indicators and effect
C. scheduled treatments and client illness
D. a self-report pain rating scale
A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold A. Apply the bag for 30 min at a time.
applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling
and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply the bag for 30 min at a time.
B. Reapply the bag 30 min after removing it
C. Allow room for some air inside the bag.
D. Place the bag directly on the skin.
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A nurse is providing information about pain control A. "I will call for pain medication before the previous dose wears off."
for a client who has acute pain following a subtotal
gastric resection. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of pain
control?
A. "I will call for pain medication before the previous
dose wears off."
B. "I will call for pain medication as my pain starts to
increase again."
C. "I will wait for you to evaluate my pain before
asking for more medication."
D. "I will ask for less medication to avoid addiction."
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The B. The client's self-report of pain severity
nurse should base her pain management
interventions primarily on which of the following
methods of determining the intensity of the client's
pan?
A. Vital sign measurement
B. The client's self-report of pain severity
C. Visual observation for nonverbal signs of pain
D. The nature and invasiveness of the surgical
procedure
A nurse is caring for a client who requests C. Determine the location of the pain
prescription pain medication. Which of the following
actions should the nurse perform first?
A. Reposition the client.
B. Administer the medication.
C. Determine the location of the pain
D. Review the effects of the pain medication.
Pain Q&A 2026 Page 3 of 16
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive D. a self-report pain rating scale
aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
Which of the following parameters should the nurse
use first in order to assess the client's pain level?
A. pulse and blood pressure findings
B. behavioral indicators and effect
C. scheduled treatments and client illness
D. a self-report pain rating scale
A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold A. Apply the bag for 30 min at a time.
applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling
and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply the bag for 30 min at a time.
B. Reapply the bag 30 min after removing it
C. Allow room for some air inside the bag.
D. Place the bag directly on the skin.
Pain Q&A 2026 Page 1 of 16
,Pain Q&A 2026 2/5/2026
A nurse is providing information about pain control A. "I will call for pain medication before the previous dose wears off."
for a client who has acute pain following a subtotal
gastric resection. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of pain
control?
A. "I will call for pain medication before the previous
dose wears off."
B. "I will call for pain medication as my pain starts to
increase again."
C. "I will wait for you to evaluate my pain before
asking for more medication."
D. "I will ask for less medication to avoid addiction."
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The B. The client's self-report of pain severity
nurse should base her pain management
interventions primarily on which of the following
methods of determining the intensity of the client's
pan?
A. Vital sign measurement
B. The client's self-report of pain severity
C. Visual observation for nonverbal signs of pain
D. The nature and invasiveness of the surgical
procedure
A nurse is caring for a client who requests C. Determine the location of the pain
prescription pain medication. Which of the following
actions should the nurse perform first?
A. Reposition the client.
B. Administer the medication.
C. Determine the location of the pain
D. Review the effects of the pain medication.
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