NUR 225 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers

NUR 225 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers The nurse is caring for an elderly patient with a history of severe low back pain who had surgery two days ago to repair a hernia. The nurse notes that the patient does not have adequate pain control from standard pain management. The nurse knows that in addition to acute surgical pain, the patient also may be suffering from a chronic pain condition because the patient also complains of the following? Select all that apply: a. Generalized fatigue and weakness. b. Sleeping 12 - 14 hours a day. c. Anorexia and weight loss. d. A lack of interest in things they used to enjoy. e. Inability to meet family and employment obligations ANSWER a. Generalized fatigue and weakness. c. Anorexia and weight loss. d. A lack of interest in things they used to enjoy. e. Inability to meet family and employment obligations. What should the nurse do first when responding to a patient's request for pain medications?: a. Place the patient in the most comfortable position possible. b. Use distraction to minimize the perception of pain. c. Administer pain medication to the patient quickly and assess later. d. Assess the various aspects of the patient's pain before administering medication. ANSWER d. Assess the various aspects of the patient's pain before administering medication.