A patient recovering from a thoracotomy reports pain rated at 8/10. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient recovering from a thoracotomy reports pain rated at 8/10. Which action should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which intervention is the priority?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). What is the priority intervention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient is receiving 35% O2 via a Venturi mask. To ensure the correct amount of O2 delivery, which action by the nurse is important?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is complaining of severe pain. What is the priority action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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