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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A fifteen-year-old patient is scheduled for a skin biopsy. She is concerned and asks the nurse how painful the procedure is. The nurse’s most appropriate action is to explain that there will be:
  1. Some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opiod analgesic following the procedure
  2. A preoperative medication that will cause the patient to sleep and not feel any pain
  3. A local anesthetic and may cause a burning or stinging sensation
  4. No pain associated with the procedure
Explanation
Answer - C - The nurse’s most appropriate action is to explain that there will be a local anesthetic and may cause a burning or stinging sensation. This is the most common source of pain. Preoperative medication is not necessary with this procedure.
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