Asked by Ivannanda Falahandhika on May 10, 2024
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A registered nurse,who has practiced for more than 20 years and has had a lot of experience caring for postsurgical patients,was questioned by a student nurse about why many nurses do not give the full amount of pain medication ordered by surgeons.The nurse replied that the literature shows that many nurses do not give the full amount of pain medication because they:
A) do not believe that the patient is experiencing that much pain.
B) do not want to contribute to pain medication addiction.
C) believe that limiting the amount of pain medication lowers costs.
D) are concerned about drug interactions with pain medication and other postsurgical medications.
Pain Medication Addiction
A condition characterized by a compulsive need to use pain-relieving drugs, often leading to dependency and adverse effects.
Drug Interactions
The effect of a drug being altered by the presence of another drug, food, or substance.
Postsurgical Medications
Drugs or pharmaceuticals prescribed to a patient following surgical procedures to aid in recovery, manage pain, or prevent complications.
- Understand the principles of pharmacological pain management, including opioid and non-opioid medications, and their potential side effects and risks.
- Recognize the misconceptions and myths related to pain and pain management.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of pharmacological pain management, including opioid and non-opioid medications, and their potential side effects and risks.
- Recognize the misconceptions and myths related to pain and pain management.
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