The nurse receives a client in the emergency department who is complaining of abdominal pain. The nurse assesses the client’s pain and charts the pain level in the client’s chart. Why?

A burn ICU nurse receives a new admission with burns over 30% of the body. The client is sedated, receiving IV pain medication, and edematous. Which of the following is the nurse’s main concern?

A client is triaged in the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain. Which of the following assessment questions will help the nurse get the best clinical picture on this client?

A client with a headache comes into the emergency department. What is the first thing the nurse should do?

A client in the hospital complains of a headache and asks for pain medication. The nurse may give either an opioid or non-opioid analgesic. Which of the following drugs are examples of non-opioid analgesics for mild to moderate pain? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to administer a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to a patient with a tension headache. Which diagnosis in the patient’s past medical history would cause the nurse to question the administration of an NSAID?

A client complains of a headache and requests ibuprofen for the pain. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this drug, which of the following is an increased risk associated with ibuprofen use? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who regularly takes aspirin for headaches. The nurse knows that which of the following is the mechanism of action for pain relief of this drug?