Which Objective Method Should the Nurse Use to Assess the Client's

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which objective method should the nurse use to assess the client's pain level?

• A)Ask the client to describe the pain sensation.
• B)Assess pain only when the client complains of pain.
• C)Observe whether the client appears to be in pain or appears comfortable.
• D)Use a pain rating scale such as the numeric rating scale.

Identify different standards of care and how they are applied in negligence cases.

Explain causation in fact (actual cause) and proximate cause in negligence law.

Distinguish between various types of damages (compensatory, punitive, nominal) and their purposes.

Apply the doctrine of negligence per se and understand its implications.

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