Types and Sources of Pain in Children
Types and Sources of Pain in Children ( 38 Questions)
A client is telling a nurse about her pain.
The client says, "The pain is so bad that I can't sleep or eat.
It's making it hard to do anything.”..
Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most appropriate?
You're probably just exaggerating your pain.”.. This response is dismissive and lacks empathy. It can make the client feel unheard and lead to a breakdown in the nurse-client relationship. It's essential to acknowledge and validate the client's pain.
Pain is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences pain from time to time.”.. While this statement is true, it's not the most appropriate response in this context. It doesn't address the client's distress and doesn't offer support or assistance in managing the pain.
I understand that you're in pain. I'm going to do everything I can to help you.”.. This response shows empathy and a commitment to assisting the client. It acknowledges the client's pain and offers reassurance that the nurse is there to provide support and appropriate care. It's the most appropriate choice.
I don't know what to tell you. I'm not a doctor.”.. This response is unhelpful and may make the client feel abandoned or unsupported. Nurses should demonstrate empathy and provide appropriate care to clients. Referring to not being a doctor doesn't address the client's pain and needs.
Choice A rationale:
You're probably just exaggerating your pain.”..
This response is dismissive and lacks empathy.
It can make the client feel unheard and lead to a breakdown in the nurse-client relationship.
It's essential to acknowledge and validate the client's pain.
Choice B rationale:
Pain is a normal part of life.
Everyone experiences pain from time to time.”..
While this statement is true, it's not the most appropriate response in this context.
It doesn't address the client's distress and doesn't offer support or assistance in managing the pain.
Choice C rationale:
I understand that you're in pain.
I'm going to do everything I can to help you.”..
This response shows empathy and a commitment to assisting the client.
It acknowledges the client's pain and offers reassurance that the nurse is there to provide support and appropriate care.
It's the most appropriate choice.
Choice D rationale:
I don't know what to tell you.
I'm not a doctor.”..
This response is unhelpful and may make the client feel abandoned or unsupported.
Nurses should demonstrate empathy and provide appropriate care to clients.
Referring to not being a doctor doesn't address the client's pain and needs.