Which of the following nursing interventions for a client in pain is based on gate-control theory?

A priority nursing intervention when caring for a client who is receiving an epidural infusion for pain is to

The nurse should describe pain that is causing the client a "burning sensation in the epigastric region" as

Which of the following is most appropriate when the nurse assesses the intensity of the client's pain?

The nurse on the post-operative care unit is assessing the quality of the client's pain. In order to obtain this specific information about the pain experience from the client, the nurse should ask

When a client's husband questions how a patient-controlled-analgesia (PCA) pump works, the nurse explains that the client

An older client with mild musculoskeletal pain is being seen by the primary care provider. The nurse anticipates that treatment of this client's level of discomfort will include

The nurse knows that a PCA pump would be most appropriate for the client who

A client with chronic back pain has an order for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit (TENS) for pain control. The nurse should instruct the client to

The nurse caring for a terminally ill patient with liver cancer understands which of the following goals would be most appropriate?

The client is experiencing breakthrough pain while receiving opioids. An order is written for the client to receive a transmucosal fentanyl unit. In teaching about this medication. the nurse should instruct the client

Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects a need for immediate follow-up regarding the physical effects of chronic pain on bodily function?

The greatest barrier to a 3 year old client's ability to self-assess her pain is

The home care nurse notes that a 67 year old female diabetic client's blood glucose level has been elevated since she strained her back the previous week. The client states that she cannot understand why her blood glucose level is elevated. The nurse suspects that the most likely cause is

In creating a plan of care for a newly diagnosed breast cancer client, the nurse is concerned about pain control. The client has expressed an interest in relaxation therapy as a complimentary pain therapy. The nurse knows that the best time to teach the client is

A client who ruptured his spleen in an MVA rates his postoperative pain as an 8/10. After administering the pain medication, the nurse discusses the use of complimentary therapy with the client to explore ways to reduce pain and the client decides to try massage. When delegating this task to the UAP, which of the following instructions is most important for the nurse to share?