The Nurse Is Reviewing the Client's Record for Reports of Pain

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the client's record for reports of pain. Which should the nurse consider subjective data? Select all that apply.

• A) The client's leg is red and swollen.
• B) The client complains of leg tenderness.
• C) The client's white blood cell count is elevated
• D) The client demonstrates guarding behavior during the assessment
• E) The client states they have leg cramps.

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Definitions:

Structure

Describes the arrangement or organization of atoms within molecules.

Ketone Reduction

A chemical reaction wherein a ketone is reduced to an alcohol, frequently involving the use of a reducing agent.

NaBH4

Sodium borohydride, a reducing agent commonly used in organic chemistry to reduce ketones and aldehydes to alcohols.

Secondary Alcohol

An alcohol containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom that is connected to two other carbon atoms.