When the Nurse Is Inquiring About the Patient's Level of Pain

question 32

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is inquiring about the patient's level of pain, which of the following statements would best support the patient?

• A) "Does your stomach hurt now?"
• B) "How would you describe your pain?"
• C) "When the pain occurs, does the medicine help?"
• D) "Do you use more than one pain remedy?"

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals experience discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Self-Esteem

An individual’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth or personal value.

Stressing Events

Situations or occurrences that provoke stress, causing emotional or physical strain or tension.

Discrepancies

Differences or inconsistencies between two or more facts, figures, opinions, or outcomes.