Chapter 20: Pain Management || with Error-free Solutions.

Which misconception is common in clients in pain? correct answers "I will get addicted to pain medications." A client describes pain in the lower leg and has been diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disk. The pain in the leg is what type of pain? correct answers referred pain A client is prescribed oxycodone for pain relief. After teaching the client about the medication and common side effects, the nurse determines that the education was successful when the client identifies which side effect as most common? correct answers Constipation A nurse who provides care at a long-term care home for older adults is careful to ensure that the environmental temperature is kept at a comfortable level. The nurse should be aware that older adults typically prefer: correct answers room temperatures slightly warmer than normal. The nurse is performing assessments for clients admitted in the emergency department. Which client is most likely experiencing somatic pain? correct answers A client who has a sprained ankle How may a nurse demonstrate cultural competence when responding to clients in pain? correct answers Avoid stereotypical responses to pain in clients. After the nurse has instructed a client with low-back pain about the use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for pain management, the nurse determines that the client has a need for further instruction when the client states what? correct answers "I could use the TENS unit if I feel pain somewhere else on my body." Who is the authority on the presence and extent of pain experienced by a client? correct answers The client The nurse is caring for a client who reports chest pain for 30 minutes that radiates down the left arm. How will the nurse document this type of pain? (Select all that apply.) correct answers referred acute Which statement is true of chronic pain? correct answers It interferes with normal functioning. A 70-year-old woman has experienced a decline in her quality of life because of mobility limitations caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse is aware that the symptoms of RA are primarily caused by joint inflammation. What drug class is particularly effective at treating pain caused by inflammation? correct answers nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) The triage nurse is assessing a 5-year-old client who has come to the emergency department with a caregiver after falling off of a skateboard. Which pain assessment tool will the nurse choose to use? correct answers Wong-Baker FACES® scale