The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Admitted with Severe Abdominal

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client admitted with severe abdominal pain. Which are essential components of a pain assessment?

• A) Description of the pain.
• B) Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• C) Pain intensity rating.
• D) Family medical history.
• E) Previous pain experience.

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Definitions:

Kidney Disorders

Refers to diseases or conditions affecting the kidneys' ability to function properly, such as chronic kidney disease or kidney stones.

Prothrombin Time

A blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot, used to assess the efficiency of the clotting mechanism.

Seconds

The basic unit of time in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to 1/60th of a minute.

Venipuncture

The process of puncturing a vein with a needle to draw blood or administer medication.