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an elderly client fractured a hip as a result of a fall at home. because of an extensive cardiac
history and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, surgery is not an option. the client tells the
nurse that they do not know how they are going to get better. what nursing response is
therapeutic?

An african american young adult is admitted to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis with a report of 10/10 pain. the patient is known to several of the nurses and physicians in the department who have labeled the patient as a “drug seeker”. initial discussion post: identify one (1) intervention that can be taken by the rn to reduce the stigma and improve management of acute and chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease. does the intervention apply only to the patient? does it apply only to the interprofessional team? does it apply to both the patient and the members of the interprofessional team? explain and support your answer.