A client is being educated about insulin and is able to repeat the newly acquired information using their own words to the nurse.
Which of the following statements confirm the teaching has been effective?

“Tell me what your pain feels like.” This question allows the nurse to assess the quality of pain, which is one of the characteristics of pain that can help determine its cause and treatment. Quality of pain refers to how the client describes the pain, such as sharp, dull, burning, throbbing, etc.

Choice A is wrong because it assesses the intensity of pain, not the quality. Intensity of pain is how much the pain hurts on a scale of 0 to 10 or using other methods.

Choice C is wrong because it assesses the precipitating factors of pain, not the quality. Precipitating factors are events or activities that trigger or worsen the pain.

Choice D is wrong because it assumes a specific quality of pain without asking the client. The nurse should not suggest words to describe the pain, but rather let the client use their own words.

This is because the nurse should always follow the ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) priority when dealing with a client who suddenly slumps over. The nurse should check if the client is conscious and breathing before calling for help or moving the client.

Choice A is wrong because calling the rapid response team should not be done before assessing the client’s condition and ensuring a patent airway.

Choice B is wrong because moving the client to the bed may cause further harm or aspiration if the client has food in the mouth or airway.

Choice C is wrong because calling the primary care provider is not a priority action in this situation. The nurse should first assess and stabilize the client before notifying the provider.