The nurse administers an analgesic to a patient with a headache. What is the best way for the nurse to assess the patient's response to the medication?
A) Ask the patient to describe the pain.
B) Observe the patient's behavior.
C) Monitor the patient's blood pressure and pulse.
D) Have the patient rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A patient arrives in the emergency department
Q2: A 17-year-old patient is admitted with a
Q4: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q5: A patient is incontinent during a seizure
Q6: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q7: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q8: A patient with a newly diagnosed seizure
Q9: The nurse is assisting with teaching a
Q10: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q11: The nurse is assessing a patient who
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents