The nurse is determining the effective of pain medication provided to a patient.What is the best way for the nurse to measure effectiveness of pain medication?
A) The patient goes to sleep.
B) The patient stops groaning.
C) The patient states the pain is relieved.
D) The patient's vital signs return to normal.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: A patient with chronic back pain has
Q3: A patient has abdominal pain after gallbladder
Q6: A physician writes an order to give
Q7: A patient has been on opioids for
Q7: A nursing assistant,observing the licensed practical nurse
Q8: The nurse is preparing to assess a
Q10: A patient with peripheral neuropathy states, "I
Q10: The nurse enters a room just as
Q16: The nurse is preparing to provide an
Q20: A patient who has just returned from
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