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What type of pain does a client with diabetic neuropathy typically report?
What type of pain does a client with diabetic neuropathy typically report?
- Achy pain that responds well to NSAIDs
- Stabbing pain that improves with movement
- Throbbing, intermittent pain throughout the day
- Burning, electrical-type pain worse at night (correct)
In the scenario provided, which medication is the nurse most likely to advocate for first for a client with diabetic neuropathy?
In the scenario provided, which medication is the nurse most likely to advocate for first for a client with diabetic neuropathy?
- Corticosteroids
- Gabapentin (correct)
- Hydromorphone
- Lorazepam
Why would a client with progressive pancreatic cancer most likely receive opioids for extended periods of time?
Why would a client with progressive pancreatic cancer most likely receive opioids for extended periods of time?
- To address phantom limb pain in the leg
- To manage severe pain associated with the cancer progression (correct)
- To relieve trigeminal neuralgia pain
- To treat fibromyalgia symptoms effectively
According to recent evidence-based guidelines, what approach would be best for managing postoperative pain in a client?
According to recent evidence-based guidelines, what approach would be best for managing postoperative pain in a client?
What should the charge nurse do first upon finding that a newly graduated RN has missed documenting nonpharmaceutical measures for pain relief in client records?
What should the charge nurse do first upon finding that a newly graduated RN has missed documenting nonpharmaceutical measures for pain relief in client records?
Who would be the most appropriate member of the health care team to aid in the client's report of pain?
Who would be the most appropriate member of the health care team to aid in the client's report of pain?
What is a recommended multimodal therapy approach for postoperative pain management that includes both opioids and nonopioid therapies?
What is a recommended multimodal therapy approach for postoperative pain management that includes both opioids and nonopioid therapies?
What should be the first action taken by the nurse in the scenario?
What should be the first action taken by the nurse in the scenario?
Which type of analgesia is recommended for major thoracic and abdominal procedures when the client has cardiac risk factors or prolonged ileus?
Which type of analgesia is recommended for major thoracic and abdominal procedures when the client has cardiac risk factors or prolonged ileus?
What is an example of a medication recommended for postoperative pain management through neuraxial administration?
What is an example of a medication recommended for postoperative pain management through neuraxial administration?
What is the best task to assign to an LPN/LVN providing emergency care to a client who received an excessive dose of opioid pain medication?
What is the best task to assign to an LPN/LVN providing emergency care to a client who received an excessive dose of opioid pain medication?
Family members are encouraging the client to avoid opioids due to fear of drug addiction. What sociocultural dimension of pain is the nurse recognizing as the current priority for the client?
Family members are encouraging the client to avoid opioids due to fear of drug addiction. What sociocultural dimension of pain is the nurse recognizing as the current priority for the client?
How should medication be scheduled for a client with constant pain?
How should medication be scheduled for a client with constant pain?
A client complains of joint stiffness in the morning. What type of therapy would be most appropriate to address this complaint?
A client complains of joint stiffness in the morning. What type of therapy would be most appropriate to address this complaint?
Which client can be appropriately assigned to an LPN/LVN under RN supervision?
Which client can be appropriately assigned to an LPN/LVN under RN supervision?
Which client can be appropriately assigned to a newly graduated RN who has recently completed orientation?
Which client can be appropriately assigned to a newly graduated RN who has recently completed orientation?
What is the nurse's best response when a family member requests more pain medicine for the client?
What is the nurse's best response when a family member requests more pain medicine for the client?
Which client statement is cause for greatest concern in a client with pain disorder and depression?
Which client statement is cause for greatest concern in a client with pain disorder and depression?
What components are included in the solution provided by Baxter Healthcare Corporation?
What components are included in the solution provided by Baxter Healthcare Corporation?
What pH range is indicated for the solution provided by Baxter Healthcare Corporation?
What pH range is indicated for the solution provided by Baxter Healthcare Corporation?
How should the solution be stored according to the information provided?
How should the solution be stored according to the information provided?
What precaution should be taken before administering the medication?
What precaution should be taken before administering the medication?
What action should be taken if a client has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min after receiving certain medications?
What action should be taken if a client has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min after receiving certain medications?
Why is it essential for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to report a client's respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min?
Why is it essential for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to report a client's respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min?
