Pain Management in Nursing Roles

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What are some reasons why pain management is under-treated?

Lack of equipment and fear of hastening death

Cultural barriers and inadequate skills

Misconceptions about side effects of opioids and fear of addiction (correct)

Client's fear of side effects and healthcare provider stereotypes

Why do clients sometimes underreport their pain?

Belief that pain is inevitable

Expectation that drugs will not help

Fear of side effects, tolerance, and addiction

Desire to be stoic and not complain (correct)

How should pain management treatment be tailored for clients?

Based solely on the healthcare provider's goals

Ignoring the potential for side effects

Using drug therapy exclusively

Tailored based on the client's goals (correct)

Which physiological responses are associated with acute pain?

Increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Equianalgesic Dose in pain management?

Comparing the effectiveness of different types of analgesics Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle in managing pain effectively according to the text?

Including client and family teaching in the treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy involves interrupting afferent and efferent transmission during surgery and after?

Surgical therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom mentioned in the text to be diagnosed during nursing pain diagnosis?

Agitation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common non-pharmacological therapy for pain mentioned in the text?

Acupuncture Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to hyperalgesia according to the text?

Increasing the dose of a drug Signup and view all the answers

What is impaired control of drug use referred to as in the text?

Addiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when substituting one analgesic with another and changing the route of opioid administration?

Adjusting the dose based on assessment and side effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for controlling mild to moderate pain according to the Analgesic Ladder?

Start with non-opioid analgesics and escalate to morphine-like agonists if necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adjuvant analgesic therapy when used in conjunction with opioids and non-opioids?

Enhancing pain therapy and counteracting side effects of other analgesics Signup and view all the answers

Why are variable routes of administration preferred for analgesics?

To target specific sources of pain and achieve rapid therapeutic blood levels Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a client is unable to swallow but requires analgesia?

Utilize alternative routes like rectal or transdermal administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle behind titration of analgesic doses?

Gradually adjusting the dose based on assessment and side effects Signup and view all the answers