Question 1

An older client recovering from surgery refuses pain medication because of the fear of becoming addicted. What action should the nurse take at this time?

Accepted Answer

Determining what methods of pain management are acceptable to the client respects the client's autonomy and addresses their concerns about addiction. It involves the client in their care plan and may help find alternative methods to manage pain effectively.

Question 2

An older client with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the client can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the client?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

An older client with arthritis pain asks the nurse what can be taken to help with the mild discomfort. How should the nurse respond to this client?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen or ibuprofen are commonly recommended for mild arthritis pain, as they are effective and generally safe for short-term use in most individuals.

Question 4

An older client prescribed an oral time-release pain medication is having difficulty swallowing the dose. What should the nurse do to help this client?

Accepted Answer

Time-release medications should not be crushed, as this can alter the medication's release mechanism and lead to potential overdose or decreased effectiveness. The best action is to consult with the healthcare provider to explore alternative routes of administration or different formulations that the client can more easily ingest.

Question 5

The spouse of an older client asks that the client be given pills and to tell the client that they are for pain. How should the nurse respond to the spouse's request?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 9: Pain Management

An older client recovering from surgery refuses pain medication because of the fear of becoming addicted. What action should the nurse take at this time?

An older client with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the client can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the client?

An older client with arthritis pain asks the nurse what can be taken to help with the mild discomfort. How should the nurse respond to this client?

An older client prescribed an oral time-release pain medication is having difficulty swallowing the dose. What should the nurse do to help this client?

The spouse of an older client asks that the client be given pills and to tell the client that they are for pain. How should the nurse respond to the spouse's request?