A Client Who Had Hip Replacement Surgery Yesterday Has a Nursing

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client who had hip replacement surgery yesterday has a nursing diagnosis Pain related to hip replacement surgery.Which of these would represent a long-term goal for this client?

• A)"Client will verbalize relief of pain by the third postoperative day."
• B)"Client will be pain-free by discharge."
• C)"Client will request pain medication less frequently by the second postoperative day."
• D)"Client will express desire to use alternative methods of pain relief as soon as possible."

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Definitions:

Discomfort

A mild state of physical or mental unease, often temporary.

Sensory Adaptation

Diminished sensitivity as a consequence of constant stimulation.

Unchanging Stimulus

A stimulus that remains constant over time, not varying or changing in its characteristics.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the nervous system.