Relationship between client present physical status-his pain

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Assignment:

John Hansen is a 45 year old man who was at work. All of a sudden began to experience sudden severe back pain on his left side. After walking around for 30 minutes, with no relief from the pain, he decides to let his coworker drive him to the emergency room. Upon arrival Mr. Hansen stated his pain was a 10/10 and is unable to lie on the gurney. He is cold, clammy, diaphoretic and pale. Mr. Hansen denies ever having this type of pain in the past or having any significant medical history.

What are the advantages of thinking through the client's problem before making a decision about the cause of his pain?
What is the relationship between the client's present physical status and his pain?
Why should you give IV fluids to this client?
What conditions do you think Mr. Hansen might be experiencing and why?
What assessment questions would you ask to narrow down the conditions?

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