Posted: July 13th, 2017

A male client schedule for a skin biopsy is concerned and asks the nurse how painful the procedure is. The appropriate response by the nurse is:

A male client schedule for a skin biopsy is concerned and asks the nurse how painful the procedure is. The appropriate response by the nurse is:

A. “There is no pain associated with this procedure”
B. “The local anesthetic may cause a burning or stinging sensation”
C. A preoperative medication will be given so you will be sleeping and will not feel any pain”
D. “There is some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opioid analgesic following the procedure”