Question

You are a nursing assistant and a resident you are assisting with ambulation has pain while using splints. The *best* response is to `____`.

Accepted Answer

notify the charge nurse promptly

Answer

tell the resident that the pain is normal until they adjust to the splint

Answer

tell the resident that this is a sign that he or she overdid the therapy and should shorten his or her time on the floor

Answer

administer topical pain medication to the area that is sore

Question 7 - Restorative Skills Practice Test for the CNA

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