1 point You are performing hourly checks for several patients. To help anticipate
and prevent falls, which of the following questions should you routinely
include? *
Do you need pain medication?
Do you need to use the restroom?
Can I assist you in a more comfortable position?
O Are you feeling any better since the last time I checked on you?

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.