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A patient is being treated for chronic pain. What should the nurse keep in mind when assessing this patient’s level of pain?

The nurse is helping a patient in pain by gently massaging the painful area. The nurse is utilizing which form of pain control with the patient?

A patient is receiving a narcotic for severe acute pain. What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume in greater quantities due to the pain medication?

The nurse is planning care for a patient with fluid volume overload and hyponatremia. What should be included in this patient’s plan of care?

A patient who is receiving around-the-clock pain medication complains of an acute exacerbation of pain. What should the nurse do to help this patient?

The nurse is reviewing assessment data for a group of patients. Which patient’s findings are consistent with a Type II cytotoxic hypersensitivity reaction?

A patient tells the nurse that he has a benign tumor that has spread into his lymph glands. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

A patient with a long history of pain rarely appears to be in pain and often forgoes the use of pain medication. What does the nurse realize about this patient?

The nurse is reviewing assessment data for a group of patients. Which patient’s findings are consistent with a Type II cytotoxic hypersensitivity reaction?

A patient is seen talking and laughing in the clinic’s waiting room yet complains of excruciating pain. What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?