Which Data Collected by the Nurse Is Nonessential When Conducting

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which data collected by the nurse is nonessential when conducting a patient pain history?

• A) Intensity,quality,and patterns
• B) Significant other's assessment of the pain
• C) Precipitating factors,alleviating factors,and associated symptoms
• D) Effects on activities of daily living,coping resources,and affective responses

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