Fundamentals of Nursing Q 413
In applying the principles of pain treatment, what is the first consideration?
A. Treatment is based on client goals.
B. A multidisciplinary approach is needed.
C. The client must believe in perceptions of own pain.
D. Drug side effects must be prevented and managed.
Correct Answer: C. The client must be believed about perceptions of own pain.
The client must be believed and his or her experience of pain must be acknowledged as valid. The data gathered via client reports can then be applied to other options in developing the treatment plan. Assist patients to develop a daily routine to support achievement and, where necessary, readjustment of habits and roles according to individual capacity and life situation.
Option A: Use a person-centered perspective to formulate collaborative intervention strategies consistent with a physical therapy perspective. Understand the need to involve family members and significant others including employers where appropriate.
Option B: Demonstrate an ability to integrate the patient assessment into an appropriate management plan using the concepts and strategies of clinical reasoning.
Option D: Understand the principles of an effective therapeutic patient/professional relationship to reduce pain, promote optimal function and reduce disability through the use of active and where appropriate, passive pain management approaches.