A Client Has Been Admitted to the Medical-Surgical Unit for Pain

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit for pain evaluation.The client has arthritis and has been taking ibuprofen for many years to help alleviate the pain.What is the most important assessment for this client?

• A)Respiratory auscultation to rule out congestion
• B)Reviewing renal laboratory studies
• C)A complete blood count (CBC)with differential to monitor for infection
• D)An electrocardiogram for possible cardiomyopathy

Appreciate the role of supervisors in enhancing productivity and quality within a team.

Identify actions and behaviors that contribute to wasted time and reduced productivity.

Grasp the financial implications and decision-making processes related to new equipment investments.

Understand the significance of quality control and areas for improvement to ensure high performance.

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