ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
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When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of discomfort, nurses caring for this patient often harbor misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Patients are the best judges of their pain. This is true because pain is a subjective experience, and patients are the ones who can best describe and assess their own pain levels accurately. Nurses should trust and listen to the patient's self-report of pain to provide appropriate care.
A: Regular use of narcotic analgesics leads to drug addiction - This statement is a common misconception. Not all patients who use narcotic analgesics for pain management will develop addiction.
B: Amount of pain is reflective of actual tissue damage - Pain perception is influenced by various factors beyond tissue damage, such as emotional state and past experiences.
D: Chronic pain is psychological in nature - While psychological factors can contribute to chronic pain, it is a complex condition influenced by various factors, not solely psychological.
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