What is the primary role of a nurse in nonpharmacological pain treatment?
Explanation
This question clarifies the multifaceted role of the nurse in implementing and evaluating nonpharmacological pain management strategies.
Other questions
According to the text, what is the definition of pain proposed by Margo McCaffery in 1968?
Which type of nociceptor is activated by excess pressure or mechanical deformation, such as an incision that breaks the skin surface?
What is the term for pain that is short in duration, typically lasting from minutes up to three to six months, and is associated with a specific soft tissue injury or temporary illness?
A patient who had a limb amputated reports feeling a burning, aching pain in the missing limb. What type of pain is this patient experiencing?
According to the pain assessment mnemonics discussed, which letter in COLDSPA represents the question, 'What does the pain feel like?'
A nurse is using the numerical rating scale (NRS) to assess a patient's pain. The patient rates their pain as an 8. How would this pain severity typically be classified?
Which pain assessment scale is specifically designed to assess pain in patients with Alzheimer disease and advanced dementia?
What is the maximum recommended daily dosage of acetaminophen for older adults?
Which serious adverse effect is a primary concern when monitoring patients receiving opioids?
What is the primary purpose of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump's lockout interval?
In nonpharmacological pain management, what does the acronym RICE stand for?
Which nonpharmacological pain management technique involves teaching individuals to manage pain by changing their negative thought patterns and reducing stressors?
What is the key difference between complementary and alternative therapy in pain management?
A substance use disorder (SUD) is defined as a disorder that occurs when the repeated use of alcohol and/or other drugs significantly impairs a person's health and what other aspect of their life?
According to the CDC data cited in the text, what was the approximate number of people who died every day from opioid overdoses?
What is the difference between dependence and tolerance in the context of substance use?
What is the recommended time frame for reassessing pain after administering an oral medication?
A patient taking Percocet 5/325 should be educated that this combination medication contains 5 mg of oxycodone and what amount of acetaminophen?
A patient with a history of liver failure is experiencing mild pain. Which nonopioid analgesic should be used sparingly, if at all, in this patient due to the risk of hepatotoxicity?
What is the recommended maximum duration of treatment with the NSAID ketorolac for moderate to severe pain in adults?
Which nonpharmacological therapy involves the application of heat or cold to alter the temperatures of soft tissues for pain management?
For an acute injury such as a sprain, what is the maximum recommended time that cold should be applied to the area at one time?
Which term describes a pain management technique that manipulates the spine, joints, and skeletal system?
In the context of the opioid crisis, what is the purpose of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
Which type of pain is characterized by a sharp, achy, or throbbing sensation and is caused by damage to body tissue in joints, muscles, or bones?
When assessing a patient's pain, what is considered the most reliable factor for determining if the patient is in pain?
A patient is prescribed Percocet, which is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen. The nurse knows that the daily total of acetaminophen from all sources should be carefully monitored to prevent which adverse effect?
What type of therapy is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)?
What is the most severe form of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), characterized by continued use of a substance despite negative consequences?
Which type of nociceptor fiber is associated with the initial sensation of sharp, stinging, or pricking pain?
Pain experienced in the internal organs, which is often described as aching or cramping, is classified as what type of pain?
Which pain assessment scale would be most appropriate for a 4-year-old child?
The World Health Organization (WHO) pain ladder suggests that pain management for severe pain that is expected to decrease over time should initially include which combination of therapies?
Morphine is a common choice for cancer and end-of-life pain because it is not associated with what pharmacological property?
What is the primary mechanism by which cold therapy (cryotherapy) decreases pain?
Which of the following is an example of an adjuvant medication used in pain management?
According to the CDC, approximately what percentage of drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020 involved an opioid?
A patient experiences pain in their left shoulder during a heart attack. This phenomenon, where pain is felt in a location different from its source, is known as what?
Which pain assessment mnemonic includes the categories Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing/Treatment, and Understanding?
The critical-care pain observation tool (CPOT) is a standardized assessment tool used to evaluate pain in which patient population?
For a patient on a PCA pump, how should the nurse confirm the pump settings during a shift change?
What is a primary nursing responsibility when educating a patient about nonpharmacological therapies like herbal supplements?
According to the CDC, approximately how many Americans report experiencing a substance use disorder?
What type of pain is characterized by a physiological response such as increased pulse, respirations, and blood pressure?
In which part of the brain are pain impulses consciously perceived?
According to the FLACC scale, which of the following is NOT one of the five criteria assessed?
A medication that has an independent analgesic effect but is also used to enhance the effect of an opioid is known as what?
The practice of using specific stretches, poses, meditation, and controlled breathing to balance the mind and body for pain management is known as what?
What is the primary education point a nurse should provide to a patient or caregiver regarding the use of a PCA pump to reduce the risk of adverse events?