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PN HESI Pain Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client reports pain rated 8/10. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Assess location, characteristics, and provide prescribed pain relief.
A patient asks why pain is worse at night after surgery.✔✔Distractions are fewer at night, so pain feels stronger.
A client with chronic back pain wants to avoid strong medications. What alternative can the nurse suggest?✔✔Heat therapy, relaxation, or guided imagery.
A nurse is caring for a child who cannot verbalize pain. What tool is most appropriate?✔✔The FLACC pain scale.
What is the most reliable indicator of a patient’s pain?✔✔The patient’s self-report. 1 / 2
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A patient on opioids has shallow breathing. What is the priority action?✔✔Assess respiratory rate and notify the provider immediately.
Why is it important to give pain medication before painful procedures?✔✔To prevent pain escalation and improve comfort.
A client with arthritis reports stiffness in the morning. What non-drug method can help?✔✔Warm showers or moist heat.
A nurse is assessing pain in a confused older adult. What is an important observation?✔✔Facial expressions, restlessness, or guarding behavior.
A client reports that their pain medication “wears off too quickly.” What should the nurse do?✔✔Document and notify the provider for possible dosage adjustment.
Why is around-the-clock dosing preferred for chronic pain?✔✔It prevents severe pain by maintaining steady relief.
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