Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Practice
The client had surgery one day ago. What assessment is most likely related to pain?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
In this scenario, the correct answer is option A) Blood pressure of 175/90 mm Hg.
Rationale:
Post-surgery, pain can cause an increase in blood pressure due to the body's stress response. Elevated blood pressure is a common physiological response to pain as the body releases stress hormones that can lead to vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure.
Option B) Respirations of 10 breaths per minute is less likely related to pain as low respiratory rate is not a typical indicator of pain. Option C) Heart rate of 60 beats/minute is also less likely as pain usually causes an increase in heart rate due to sympathetic nervous system activation. Option D) Oxygen saturation of 97% is not directly related to pain assessment but is more indicative of oxygenation status.
Educational Context:
Understanding the physiological responses to pain is crucial for healthcare professionals to assess and manage post-operative care effectively. Recognizing the relationship between pain and vital signs helps in providing appropriate interventions to alleviate discomfort and ensure optimal recovery for the patient.
Rationale:
Post-surgery, pain can cause an increase in blood pressure due to the body's stress response. Elevated blood pressure is a common physiological response to pain as the body releases stress hormones that can lead to vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure.
Option B) Respirations of 10 breaths per minute is less likely related to pain as low respiratory rate is not a typical indicator of pain. Option C) Heart rate of 60 beats/minute is also less likely as pain usually causes an increase in heart rate due to sympathetic nervous system activation. Option D) Oxygen saturation of 97% is not directly related to pain assessment but is more indicative of oxygenation status.
Educational Context:
Understanding the physiological responses to pain is crucial for healthcare professionals to assess and manage post-operative care effectively. Recognizing the relationship between pain and vital signs helps in providing appropriate interventions to alleviate discomfort and ensure optimal recovery for the patient.