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Admission vital signs for the mechanically ventilated patient in the neurosurgery intensive care unit are heart rate: 60 beats per minute, blood pressure: 110/82, and respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute. Which statement by the nurse reflects an accurate understanding of the patient's current pain experience?
1. “This patient’s vital signs reflect a sympathetic nervous system response to pain.”
2. “Since the vital signs are normal; the patient is not experiencing pain.”
3. “This patient needs further assessment to determine if pain is present.”
4. “Since the patient is mechanically ventilated, pain is unlikely.”
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The perfect answer + explanation, thanks for this
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