Which Assessment Data Best Supports a Report of Severe Pain

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which assessment data best supports a report of severe pain in an adult client whose baseline vital signs are within an average normal range?

• A) Oral temperature 100°F (37.8°C)
• B) Respiratory rate 26 breaths/min and shallow
• C) Apical heart rate 56 beats/min
• D) Blood pressure 124/82 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Social Identity Processes

The ways in which individuals identify with, and are influenced by, the social groups to which they belong.

Ingroup-Outgroup Processes

The social dynamics and psychological processes involved in categorizing others as belonging to the same group (ingroup) or a different group (outgroup).

Discontinuity Effect

Refers to the observation that groups often exhibit more extreme behavior, and have a greater frequency of conflict and competition, compared to individuals acting alone.

Unfriendly

Characterized by a lack of friendliness or warmth; often describes behavior that is cold, distant, or hostile.