The nurse on a physical rehabilitation unit is assigned a 63-year-old male client post-amputation of his left lower limb above the knee two weeks prior. The client has a history of peripheral vascular disease due to diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

“I had my leg removed because of diabetes.” “My exercises are going well.” “My left leg hurts after I wrap my stump.” “I use canes to walk to the bathroom.”

The nurse is caring for a client post-op day 1 for a bowel resection. The client is receiving pain medication via a patient-controlled analgesic pump (PCA) but states that her pain is severe and the pain pump is not providing adequate relief. Which is the priority nursing action for this client?

assess vital signs and pain for location, quality, and intensity reposition the client with the head of bed elevated 30 degrees offer nonpharmacologic pain reli...