A client receiving pain medication for abdominal discomfort reports no relief of pain and continues to describe multiple somatic complaints. The client also describes feelings of discouragement and hopelessness related to the pain, because the healthcare team has not yet found a cause for the pain. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A)Assessing the client for depression
B)Obtaining an order for different pain medication
C)Contacting the family to talk to the client
D)Reviewing of the client's lab values

Question

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A)Symptoms of depression may include multiple somatic complaints and reports of persistent chronic pain and some vague pain. Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness are also symptoms of depression. Therefore, further assessment for depression is warranted. Reviewing the lab values is not indicated in this case, and obtaining different pain medication would not treat potential psychologic problems. The family may also be ineffective in determining the client's psychologic need.
B)Symptoms of depression may include multiple somatic complaints and reports of persistent chronic pain and some vague pain. Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness are also symptoms of depression. Therefore, further assessment for depression is warranted. Reviewing the lab values is not indicated in this case, and obtaining different pain medication would not treat potential psychologic problems. The family may also be ineffective in determining the client's psychologic need.
C)Symptoms of depression may include multiple somatic complaints and reports of persistent chronic pain and some vague pain. Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness are also symptoms of depression. Therefore, further assessment for depression is warranted. Reviewing the lab values is not indicated in this case, and obtaining different pain medication would not treat potential psychologic problems. The family may also be ineffective in determining the client's psychologic need.
D)Symptoms of depression may include multiple somatic complaints and reports of persistent chronic pain and some vague pain. Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness are also symptoms of depression. Therefore, further assessment for depression is warranted. Reviewing the lab values is not indicated in this case, and obtaining different pain medication would not treat potential psychologic problems. The family may also be ineffective in determining the client's psychologic need.

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