In the Critically Ill Patient,an Incomplete Assessment And/or Management of Pain

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the critically ill patient,an incomplete assessment and/or management of pain or anxiety may be hampered by which of the following?

• A) Administration of neuromuscular blocking agents
• B) Delirium
• C) Effective nurse communication and assessment skills
• D) Nonverbal patients
• E) Ventilated patient

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Definitions:

Multicultural Perspective

The view that each culture within a larger society has a particular set of values and beliefs, as well as special external pressures, that help account for the behavior and functioning of its members. Also called culturally diverse perspective.

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the interrelation of social factors and cultural practices.

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Cognitive-behavioral Model

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