ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
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A patient has a morphine sulfate patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to control postoperative pain. When the nurse enters the room, the patient complains of pain. The nurse's first response is which of the following?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ask the patient to rate the pain on a 0-to-10 scale. This is the first step as it helps the nurse assess the intensity of the pain and determine the effectiveness of the morphine sulfate PCA. By understanding the pain level, the nurse can adjust the dosage accordingly to provide adequate pain relief. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not directly address the patient's pain intensity. Calling the physician may delay immediate pain management, checking the IV line may not be necessary at this point, and speaking in a calming tone may not address the underlying cause of the pain.
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