A Patient Verbalizes a Low Pain Level of 2 Out

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient verbalizes a low pain level of 2 out of 10 but exhibits extreme facial grimacing while moving around in bed.What is the nurse's best action in response to her observation?

• A) Proceed to the next patient's room while making rounds.
• B) Offer a massage because the patient does not want any more pain medicine.
• C) Administer the pain medication ordered for moderate to severe pain.
• D) Ask the patient about the facial grimacing with movement.

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Definitions:

PO

An abbreviation for "per os," a medical term indicating medications or substances taken orally.

Meclomen

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for treating pain, inflammation, and fever.

Arthritis

A medical condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.

PO

An abbreviation for "per os," a Latin term meaning "by mouth," indicating that medication should be taken orally.