A Client Experiencing Severe Chest Pain from a Pulmonary Embolism

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client experiencing severe chest pain from a pulmonary embolism has been medicated for pain but appears anxious and restless. The additional nursing measure that most likely would assist the client in dealing with fear is

• A) asking the client not to focus on the pain.
• B) explaining the monitoring devices to the client.
• C) reassuring the client the pain medication will work soon.
• D) remaining at the bedside with the client.

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Definitions:

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a technique used to observe the local magnetic fields around atomic nuclei, providing detailed information about the structure, dynamics, reaction state, and chemical environment of molecules.

IR

Infrared spectroscopy, a technique used to identify and study chemicals by analyzing their infrared light absorption patterns.

Broad

Descriptive of something with a wide scope, extent, or range; may refer to concepts or physical objects that cover a large area or numerous subjects.

Triplet

A term used in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy to describe a system or state with three closely related energy levels, or a spin state of a molecule in which two unpaired electrons have parallel spins.