When preparing for the discharge of a client who is experiencing postoperative pain, the nurse provides teaching regarding pain medication. How should the nurse reinforce these instructions?
1. Provide the phone number of the pharmacist.
2. Provide a written copy of the instructions.
3. Provide appropriate documentation in the client's chart.
4. Remind the client not to take the medication until the pain is severe.
Question 2The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is experiencing sweating, tachycardia, and increased blood pressure. The nurse recognizes these symptoms are due to:
1. phantom pain.
2. acute pain.
3. chronic pain.
4. postoperative shock.
Question 3The nurse is assisting with the discharge of a client who will be taking narcotics at home for 1 week. What should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
1. Methods to prevent constipation
2. Slowly decrease the dose at home.
3. Stop the medication if desired.
4. Exercise caution when driving.
Question 4The nurse is preparing to assess a client's level of pain. What should the nurse do during this assessment?
1. Decide the medication used for pain.
2. Obtain a TENS unit for the client.
3. Believe the client is experiencing pain.
4. Realize the client is probably addicted to narcotics.
Question 5A client using a color scale to identify pain levels has selected the color purple as the level of pain experienced. The nurse should plan which intervention for the client?
1. Administration of pain medication
2. Repositioning the client
3. Distraction
4. Guided imagery
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