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(NURS 146–160). The format is designed for study, review, and test preparation.
1. What is the "5th Vital Sign"? 
 Answer: Pain. 
2. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Analgesic Ladder, what is the first step for mild pain? 
 Answer: Non-opioid analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen, NSAIDs) with or without adjuvants. 
3. A patient rates their pain as an "8" but is smiling and watching TV. What is the most appropriate nursing action? 
 Answer: Believe the patient’s self-report and administer prescribed analgesics. 
4. What is neuropathic pai...