Which component of pain assessment is addressed by asking a client to rate his or her current level of discomfort on a scale of 0-10?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed fentanyl patches for chronic cancer pain management at home. Which statement by the patient indicates that he understands how to use this medication safely?

A patient who is addicted to heroin is admitted to the hospital for treatment of an infection. The patient is prescribed methadone (Dolophine) as part of a detoxification program. What is the rationale for using methadone in this patient?

A patient with cancer-related bone pain is receiving etidronate as an adjuvant analgesic. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following laboratory values?

The primary health care provider instructs the nurse to obtain the patient’s pain level every four hours. Which actions by the nurse help facilitate the pain assessment? Select all that apply.

Which component of pain assessment is addressed by asking a client to rate his or her current level of discomfort on a scale of 0-10?

A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer pain about the use of oral oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet).

Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate, an opioid analgesic, to a client who reports pain at level 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has difficulty communicating verbally due to aphasia following a stroke.

Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to assess this client’s pain? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement made by a client taking aspirin indicates an understanding of its use?

(Select all that apply) A patient with postoperative pain is prescribed hydroxyzine as an adjuvant analgesic. The nurse should teach the patient about which of the following benefits of this medication.