To Begin Talking with a Newly Admitted Patient About Pain

question 13

Multiple Choice

To begin talking with a newly admitted patient about pain management, the nurse would most appropriately state:

• A) "You look pretty comfortable. Are you having any pain?"
• B) "Tell me about the pain you've been having."
• C) "Is this pain the same as the pain you had yesterday?"
• D) "Don't worry; this pain won't last forever."

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Definitions:

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A brass wind instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing into a small mouthpiece.

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A part of an instrument or device that is designed to be placed in or near the mouth.

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