Med-Surg Chapter 12: Pain Management

Med-Surg Chapter 12: Pain ManagementMed-Surg Chapter 12: Pain Management Question A client arrives in the orthopedic clinic with complaints of twisting the right ankle while playing softball. The nurse collects data including complaints of pain and swelling in the right ankle. What intervention will the nurse provide that will decrease vasodilation and reduce localized swelling? • Ice bag Question A client being treated for rheumatoid arthritis has been prescribed a glucocorticosteroid. How should the nurse best ensure this client's safety during treatment? • Ensure the client knows to taper down the dose if it is discontinued by the care provider. Question A client comes to the outpatient clinic to receive cortisone injections in the neck for pain that has been occurring consistently for 8 months. What type of pain is this client experiencing? • Chronic pain Question A client has a long history of diabetes mellitus and developed diabetic neuropathy more than 25 years ago. The client is without breakthrough pain at this point in time. How would this client's pain be classified? • neuropathic and chronic Question A client has been prescribed a fentanyl patch for pain control. The nurse understands that this patch should be replaced every • 48–72 hours. Question A client has been using nonnarcotic analgesics daily over an extended period. Which of the following effects should the nurse carefully monitor for in this client? • Gastrointestinal bleeding Question