1.The RN is documenting the patient‘s complaint of pain rated 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which chart entry would be the most appropriate, if made by the nurse?
a.Pt. complaining of pain. MD notified.
b.Pt complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0–10, states My left leg is really hurting. Pt. grimacing, voice elevated. MD notified.
c.Pt. complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0–10. Appears to be in pain. MD notified.
d.Pt. complaining of pain rated 6. Wants more pain medication; appears to be drug-seeking. MD notified.

2.The RN has assigned the nursing assistant (NA) a task. The NA becomes angry and begins yelling at the RN. What is the best approach for the RN to take?
a.Tell the NA that you will let her leave early if she will do this for you.
b.Ignore her and reassign the task.
c.Meet with the NA to explore his or her feelings and the reason for resistance.
d.Call the nursing supervisor and report the NA for insubordination.

3.The nurse is caring for a 64-year-old woman 4 hours after knee replacement. Although she rates her pain at 6 out of 10, she refuses pain medication and tells the nurse, I can deal with it. Which of the following is the nurse‘s best response?
a.OK, that‘s your decision.
b.You‘re just being stubborn.
c.OK, I‘ll come back later.
d.What is your concern?

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