A 30-year-old male patient was admitted in orthopedic ward because of his right lower leg femoral bone fracture following a car accident. The patient was on traction and internal reduction was done. On physical assessment, the patient rated his pain as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. The patient's wife said that he can't be in that much pain since he has been sleeping for 30 minutes. Which assessment finding is most accurate for assessing this patient's pain? a. The patient's health care provider has the best knowledge of the level of pain b. The nurse is the most experienced at assessing pain c. The patient's report of pain is the best method for assessing the pain d. The patient's wife is the best resource for determining the level of pain A44-year-old female patient with complaint of itching and rashes came to the dermatology clinic. On physical examination , line of scratching is visible on the skin.The patient reported that she has no information on how to care herself. What is the priority nursing diagnosis this patient? a. Impaired skin integrity related to scratching b. Anxiety related to fear of death c. Deficient knowledge about disease process d. Disturbed body image related to visible rash

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A 30-year-old male patient was admitted in orthopedic ward because of his right lower leg femoral bone fracture following a car accident. The patient was on traction and internal reduction was done. On physical assessment, the patient rated his pain as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. The patient's wife said that he can't be in that much pain since he has been sleeping for 30 minutes. Which assessment finding is most accurate for assessing this patient's pain? a. The patient's health care provider has the best knowledge of the level of pain b. The nurse is the most experienced at assessing pain c. The patient's report of pain is the best method for assessing the pain d. The patient's wife is the best resource for determining the level of pain A44-year-old female patient with complaint of itching and rashes came to the dermatology clinic. On physical examination , line of scratching is visible on the skin.The patient reported that she has no information on how to care herself. What is the priority nursing diagnosis this patient? a. Impaired skin integrity related to scratching b. Anxiety related to fear of death c. Deficient knowledge about disease process d. Disturbed body image related to visible rash

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1. The most accurate assessment finding for assessing this patient's pain is:c. The patient's report of pain is the best method for assessing the painExplanation: The patient's self-reported pain is the most reliable indicator of their pain level. While healthcare providers and nurses can assess pain, the patient's subjective experience is the most accurate measure.2. The priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is:c. Deficient knowledge about disease processExplanation: The patient's lack of information on how to care for herself indicates a deficiency in knowledge about her condition. This is a critical issue that needs to be addressed to ensure proper self-care and prevent further complications.

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