Which of the Following Statements Made by a Nurse Shows

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by a nurse shows the greatest understanding of the personal nature of the pain experience?

• A) "I have experienced pain before,and so I have great compassion for anyone dealing with pain."
• B) "People handle pain differently,but everyone in pain is only interested in having the pain stop."
• C) "Managing a client's pain is the single most important thing a nurse can do for a client experiencing pain."
• D) "I can only accept what the client reports concerning the pain being felt and attempt to intervene successfully in its management."

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