Which of the Following Statements by Nurses Demonstrate an Accurate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements by nurses demonstrate an accurate understanding of pain?

• A)Patients in pain are likely to become addicted,so waiting as long as possible before requesting prn narcotics is advisable.
• B)A woman in early labour with mild contractions,who is restless,crying out,and complaining,cannot be having that much pain from her contractions.
• C)Pain in a 70-year-old man who is not experiencing any physiological or behavioural signs is not severe.
• D)All clients should be assessed carefully for pain; even minor surgical clients can experience intense post-operative pain.