nurse is conducting teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis when the patient reports sudden pain in the knee joint. Which action would the nurse take? • Tell the patient to relax and go to sleep. • Stop the discussion and focus on the patient's comfort. • Continue teaching the patient about treatment goals. • Remind the patient to listen carefully.
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This indicates a change in the patient's condition and requires immediate attention from the nurse. Option 1: Tell the patient to relax and go to sleep. This response does not address the patient's pain or provide any assistance or intervention. It is not an Show more…
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