Read the scenarioChoose a nursing diagnosis of pain, acute o…
Read the scenarioChoose a nursing diagnosis of pain, acute or pain, chronic.Based on the nursing diagnosis you choose, write the three part statement including what her pain is related to and state the defining characteristics as outlined in class.Write 1 goal specific to the problem.Write 2 nursing interventions. Write 1 not met evaluation statement.The client was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her left lung eight months ago. After chemotherapy treatment 2 weeks ago, she began to experience pain and was placed on an oral analgesic, Tylenol 500 mg three times a day. She reported her pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10, is crying, and states “It’s the pain pills – they aren’t working!” Her assessment also revealed that she has bilateral crackles when auscultating lung sounds. She was admitted to the hospital with uncontrollable pain and possible pneumonia. She was restless during the admission interview and unable to stay focused to answer questions. She grimaces during her coughing episodes. Blood pressure and pulse rate were elevated with a blood pressure of 190/100 and her pulse was 110 beats per minute.
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