How does dihydroergotamine (DHE) act to control the migraine headache?
A mind-body technique that a patient may use for complementary therapy and that involves focusing the mind on a relaxed and calming subject is best known as which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic pain and recommends relaxation therapy as part of pain management. How would relaxation therapy work in this situation?
A client has been injured in an accident and needs treatment for an arm fracture. The client has a history of substance abuse and requests only acetaminophen for pain. The provider orders the nurse to administer narcotics for pain due to the fracture. Which best describes the first step of the nurse in managing this situation?
A nurse is using a TENS device to help a client with low back pain. Which of the following considerations should the nurse keep in mind when using this type of device? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client on post-operative day 1 after a right lower lobe thoracotomy. The client states she in terrible pain. Which is the most appropriate response?
A client who is dying of cancer tells the nurse that he is in extreme pain. Which of the following principle should the nurse adhere to when managing pain in a dying client? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a 12-month old child who is recovering from surgery. Which of the following principles should the nurse implement when managing pain in a patient who cannot communicate with words? Select all that apply.
A client with chronic pain as a result of multiple sclerosis has requested music therapy for help with pain management. Which of the following describes music therapy for pain control? Select all that apply.
A nurse has been ordered to give a patient an intravenous (IV) dose of an opioid pain medication following surgery. Which of the following should alert the nurse to question administering the IV opiate medication? Select all that apply.
