Which Client Statement Would the Nurse Evaluate as Indicating the Goal

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which client statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating the goal of treatment with an anti-inflammatory drug has been met?

• A) "My fever went away yesterday."
• B) "I've not been coughing up so much phlegm."
• C) "The skin over my knee is red and hot to the touch."
• D) "The pain in my shoulder is much relieved."
• E) "My rash is spreading."

Recognize the importance of patient self-report and the subjective nature of pain.

Identify and apply various pain assessment tools and scales.

Distinguish between different types of pain (acute, chronic, cancer, and non-cancer) and their management strategies.

Acknowledge the role of non-pharmacological interventions in pain management including the gate control theory and cutaneous stimulation.

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Definitions:

Freudenberger

Herbert Freudenberger, a psychologist known for his pioneering work on burnout, a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.

Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often resulting from excessive and sustained work or activity.

Hopelessness

A feeling or state of despair where an individual feels that there are no possibilities for improvement in their situation.

Compassion Fatigue

Emotional distress or apathy resulting from the constant demands of caring for others, often experienced by healthcare professionals.