A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Is Unable to Verbally Communicate

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with multiple sclerosis is unable to verbally communicate needs.Which approach should the nurse use to assess this patient for pain?

• A) Observe for grimacing or agitation
• B) Ask the patient to press the call light if pain is present
• C) Schedule pain medication every 4 hours around the clock
• D) Offer pain medication every shift with routine medications

Understand the concept and implications of the facial feedback hypothesis.

Analyze the relationship between physiological arousal, emotional experiences, and their categorization.

Understand how external stimuli and situations can lead to excitation transfer and its effects on emotional states.

Identify and differentiate between fixed, variable, and mixed costs.

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