A Nurse Works on a Postoperative Care Unit and Sees

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse works on a postoperative care unit and sees many patients who have orthopedic surgery. One patient complains of significantly more pain than the other postoperative patients usually do. What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Explain to the patient that so much pain is not reasonable.
• B) Ask the patient to rate and describe the pain.
• C) Give the patient pain medications as prescribed.
• D) Call the provider and request an extra dose of pain medication.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

Neural system (including the amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus) located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation, navigation, and emotional response.

Explicit Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts or events.

Chunking

A memory technique that involves organizing information into manageable and meaningful groups or units to enhance recall.