Question

a client presents to the urgent care center with report of joint pain to bilateral upper extremities. what assessment question is important for the nurse to ask the client? select all that apply. answers: a - e a \does the pain move to any other place, or is it just in one spot?\ b \can you describe for me what the pain feels like?\ c \does the pain prevent you from doing any activities at home?\ d \can you remember what you were doing when you first felt the pain?\ e \can you think of anything that makes the pain better or worse?\

Explanation:

In nursing, when assessing a patient with joint - pain, gathering information about pain characteristics (location, quality), impact on daily activities, and possible precipitating or relieving factors is crucial. Option A helps determine if the pain is radiating. Option B helps in understanding the nature of pain (e.g., sharp, dull). Option C assesses the functional impact of pain. Option D can identify possible causes or triggers. Option E helps in understanding factors that affect the pain level.

Answer:

A. "Does the pain move to any other place, or is it just in one spot?"
B. "Can you describe for me what the pain feels like?"
C. "Does the pain prevent you from doing any activities at home?"
D. "Can you remember what you were doing when you first felt the pain?"
E. "Can you think of anything that makes the pain better or worse?"