A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Experiencing

question 42

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics.The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:

• A) "Please let me know when you start to have pain."
• B) "Let's practice some guided imagery."
• C) "Let's try repositioning you."
• D) "I will only medicate you every 4 hours."

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