Asked by Mattie Johnson on May 30, 2024
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A patient is having pain and has requested a dose of analgesic medication.The medication administration record indicates that he prescribed the narcotics hydromorphone (Dilaudid) intramuscularly and morphine sulfate intravenously.Where should the nurse first assess to determine which medication to administer?
A) The patency of the IV site
B) Which drug the patient prefers
C) The patient's pain level
D) Skin integrity of the dorsogluteal site
Hydromorphone
A potent opioid medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain by acting on specific receptors in the brain.
Morphine Sulfate
A powerful opioid pain medication commonly used to relieve severe pain.
- Guarantee adherence to the six fundamental principles of medication administration to preserve the safety of patients.
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Madison MitchellJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The nurse should check the patient's pain level.If the pain is severe,the nurse should administer IV morphine to provide the patient immediate relief.The dorsogluteal site for IM injections should be avoided.
Learning Objectives
- Guarantee adherence to the six fundamental principles of medication administration to preserve the safety of patients.
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