Postoperative Pain Management after Craniotomy
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What is the primary goal of patient education in pain management?

  • To identify the cause of pain
  • To achieve and maintain optimal pain management and reach realistic functional goals (correct)
  • To monitor the patient's vital signs
  • To provide emotional support to the patient
  • What is the recommended method for preparing the skin for electrode application?

  • Using a sterile solution
  • Shaving the hair around the site
  • Cleaning the skin with soap and water (correct)
  • Applying a topical ointment
  • What type of pain is characterized by a sudden increase in pain after a period of relief?

  • Intermittent pain
  • Phantom pain
  • Breakthrough pain (correct)
  • Chronic pain
  • What is the purpose of reporting pain over a 12-hour period?

    <p>To assess the effectiveness of pain medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for charging electrodes?

    <p>Every 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cardiac monitoring allows patients to ambulate?

    <p>Telemetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of pain management in chronic pain patients?

    <p>To improve the patient's quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing a dosing regimen in pain management?

    <p>To achieve optimal pain management and reach realistic functional goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action when a patient experiences skin irritation from electrodes?

    <p>Use hypoallergenic electrodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pain is experienced by patients with an amputated limb?

    <p>Phantom pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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