A Client Is Returning to the Care Area from the Postanesthesia

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is returning to the care area from the postanesthesia recovery room. At which time should the nurse assess the client's pain level?

• A) During the assessment of vital signs
• B) When evaluating skin color and temperature
• C) At the time of assessing level of consciousness
• D) When monitoring intravenous fluids and flow rate

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development and therapeutic technique that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts as forces that shape human behavior.

Prime Focus

represents the central or primary point of attention, interest, or activity.

Pleasure

An emotional state of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience that is desirable or fulfilling.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look for cues from others to make sense of ambiguous situations or to determine appropriate behavior.