Q4 when you check on emma at 1400 she tells you the

Q4. When you check on Emma at 1400 she tells you the pain is increasing. Are there any special
precautions you should take when giving Emma pain relief?

Ramandeep Kaur
10311
At 1455 Emma’s husband comes up to you at the nurses’ station to tell
you that she is experiencing worsening pain.
Q5. When you assess Emma you notice that the swelling is much worse. What other assessments
should you do? What are you assessing for?
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Q6. What is most likely ca using Emma’s increased pain and these new signs?
Q7. How should you action this?
Q8. In addition to pain, what two complications is Emma at greatest risk of, and how would they
most likely manifest?

Ramandeep Kaur
10311
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