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Pain, Comfort, Sleep, Rest – NCLEX Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What is the most important consideration when assessing pain in a non-verbal patient?

• Relying on the patient's family for information
• Observing for changes in vital signs

✔✔C. Using a pain scale designed for non-verbal patients, such as the FLACC scale

• Administering pain medication regardless of assessment

What is the best way to manage pain for a patient recovering from surgery?

• Administering pain medication only when the patient requests it

✔✔B. Providing regular doses of analgesia based on the patient's pain level

• Offering pain medication after physical therapy sessions only
• Relying on non-pharmacological methods such as music therapy only

Which of the following is the most common side effect of opioid pain medications?✔✔A. Constipation

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• Hypertension
• Diarrhea

What is the first step in managing a patient who reports severe pain after surgery?

• Call the healthcare provider for a stronger prescription

✔✔B. Assess the pain level and administer prescribed analgesics

• Encourage the patient to relax and distract themselves from the pain
• Wait for the pain to subside naturally before intervention

Which of the following non-pharmacological methods can help manage chronic pain?

• Increasing the patient's physical activity

✔✔B. Guided imagery and relaxation techniques

• Restricting fluid intake to decrease swelling
• Promoting bed rest to prevent exertion

What should a nurse teach a patient about the use of heat therapy for pain management?

• Apply heat for up to two hours at a time

✔✔B. Use heat for 15-20 minutes at a time to avoid burns 2 / 4

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• Apply heat immediately after an injury to reduce swelling
• Heat is recommended for all types of pain

Which of the following actions can a nurse take to promote restful sleep in a hospitalized patient?

• Administer a sleep medication as the first line of treatment

✔✔B. Create a quiet, dark environment and maintain a consistent sleep schedule

• Encourage the patient to watch TV or use their phone before bedtime
• Increase the room temperature to make the patient feel more comfortable

What is the most effective way to prevent sleep disturbances in a patient with acute pain?✔✔A. Administer pain medication before bedtime to ensure comfort during sleep

• Allow the patient to stay awake until morning to avoid sleep medication
• Keep the room brightly lit to encourage wakefulness
• Provide caffeine to help the patient stay alert

What is the recommended intervention for a patient with acute pain and sleep disturbances?

• Administer pain medication only during the day 3 / 4

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✔✔B. Assess the patient's pain level and provide medication before sleep

• Encourage the patient to stay in bed all day to promote rest
• Suggest the patient try to manage pain without medication

Which is a key factor in promoting comfort for a patient with chronic pain?

• Distraction techniques like watching TV

✔✔B. Creating a tailored pain management plan that may include medications and therapies

• Avoiding the use of analgesics for fear of addiction
• Providing opioids at the first sign of pain

What is an appropriate nursing intervention to help a patient with chronic pain manage sleep disturbances?

• Encourage the patient to limit fluid intake before bed

✔✔B. Teach relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises

• Offer caffeine to keep the patient awake during the night
• Limit all activity, including physical therapy, to prevent pain

When assessing a patient’s pain level, what is the most accurate tool to use?

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