Comfort Review

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  1. 4. This type of therapy involves combining pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions to improve comfort.
  2. 7. Hygiene A patient reports difficulty sleeping because of an inconsistent bedtime routine. The nurse recommends maintaining a regular sleep schedule and limiting stimulating activities before bed. What type of practice is the nurse encouraging?
  3. 9. This type of intervention involves using medications to relieve symptoms.
  4. 10. This type of pain scale is commonly used with children and shows different expressions ranging from happy (no pain) to crying (severe pain).
  5. 11. A nurse asks a patient to rate their pain on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 meaning no pain and 10 meaning the worst pain imaginable. What type of pain scale is the nurse using?
  6. 13. A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient experiencing chronic pain, depression, and fatigue. What changes to daily habits could the nurse encourage to help reduce these symptoms?
  7. 15. During a physical examination, a patient tenses their abdominal muscles when the nurse touches a painful area. What sign of discomfort is the patient demonstrating?
  8. 17. This is a cycle of rest and alertness that can be affected by a person's discomfort and ability to obtain adequate rest.
  9. 20. A patient has difficulty falling asleep because of loud noises, bright lights, and frequent interruptions. What type of stimuli should the nurse minimize to promote sleep?
  10. 22. This group may respond better when treated with respect and included in decisions rather than being treated like children.
  11. 24. According to Maslow’s, which basic category of needs (such as oxygen, shelter, food, water, and sleep) is foundational for experiencing comfort?
  12. 26. A patient who is scheduled for surgery asks the nurse several questions about the procedure, possible discomfort, and recovery. What age group may find comfort in understanding their disease, tests, and treatments?
  13. 27. This is how infants or toddlers may verbalize discomfort.
  14. 28. Psychospiritual discomfort may involve a lack of meaning, purpose, or what feeling of satisfaction in life?
  15. 29. A feeling of extreme tiredness or lack of energy that may indicate or worsen discomfort.
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  1. 1. A nurse encourages a patient experiencing stress to imagine a peaceful beach and focus on the sights, sounds, and sensations. What relaxation technique is the nurse using?
  2. 2. A patient tells the nurse, "I feel like I can't catch my breath." What symptom is the patient experiencing?
  3. 3. Language This is a nonverbal behavior that may indicate comfort or discomfort.
  4. 5. A nurse is preparing a young child for a procedure. The nurse explains what will happen using simple, age-appropriate language. This intervention may help decrease what feeling?
  5. 6. An older adult reports pain while lying in bed. The nurse notices that the patient is uncomfortable in their current position. What nursing intervention could help improve the patient's comfort?
  6. 8. A patient reports abdominal pain. The nurse wants to assess when the pain started, where it is located, how long it lasts, and what makes it better or worse. What common mnemonic can the nurse use to guide the pain assessment?
  7. 12. An aspect of a person's daily life that can affect physical comfort, stress, and overall well-being. Also known as a job or profession.
  8. 14. What influences how a person experiences pain and comfort throughout different stages of life?
  9. 16. A patient experiencing chronic pain becomes distracted while playing a game with a family member and reports that the pain is less noticeable. What nursing intervention is being used?
  10. 18. Grief, loneliness, and depression are sources of what type of discomfort?
  11. 19. Acupuncture and deep breathing are examples of what type of intervention?
  12. 20. A nurse is caring for a patient nearing the end of life. The patient and family express specific wishes regarding pain relief, spiritual support, and care preferences. In what stage of life is honoring these wishes especially important?
  13. 21. A patient experiencing anxiety, headaches, and pain asks about ways to manage these symptoms without relying entirely on medication. What techniques could the nurse teach to help the patient manage these symptoms?
  14. 23. A facial expression, such as tightening the face or furrowing the eyebrows, that may indicate pain or discomfort.
  15. 25. Adults An older adult tells the nurse, "Pain is just a normal part of getting older, so I don't need to report it." What age group may hold this belief and be reluctant to report discomfort?