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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Client Comfort and End of Life Care

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who reports no pain relief after taking a newly prescribed analgesic. What would the nurse do first?

A. Administer a different analgesic

B. Assess the client's pain further

C. Tell the client to wait longer

D. Report the problem to the physician

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess the client's pain further

Question 2 of 5

A patient has a severe abdominal injury with damage to the liver and colon from a motorcycle crash. What type of pain will predominate?

A. psychogenic pain

B. neuropathic pain

C. cutaneous pain

D. visceral pain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: visceral pain

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who reports chronic pain. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

A. I take my pain medication as prescribed.'

B. I use relaxation techniques to help with my pain.'

C. I only take my pain medication when I can't stand the pain anymore.'

D. I've been keeping a pain diary to track my symptoms.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I only take my pain medication when I can't stand the pain anymore.'

Question 4 of 5

A patient with an inflamed appendix is feeling pain in the stomach area. What is the term for this body response to stress?

A. local adaptation syndrome

B. general adaptation syndrome

C. physiological homeostasis

D. fight-or-flight response

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: local adaptation syndrome

Question 5 of 5

A female patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix), 40 mg P.O. b.i.d. In the plan of care, the nurse should emphasize teaching the patient about the importance of consuming:

A. Fresh, green vegetables

B. Bananas and oranges

C. Lean red meat

D. Creamed corn

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bananas and oranges

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