A client is ordered to receive a nonopioid analgesic. The nurse ...

[Mimi]

A client is ordered to receive a nonopioid analgesic. The nurse knows that the client is experiencing _____ pain.
 
  a. acute severe
  b. visceral (deep)
  c. acute mild
  d. superficial moderate to severe

Question 2

The client has been ordered to be treated with Benemid. What is the highest priority instruction to give the client?
 
  a. Take on an empty stomach.
  b. Increase fluid intake.
  c. Take with food.
  d. Limit fluid intake.

[brittiany.barnes]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Nonopioid analgesics are used for mild to moderate pain and may be available over the counter.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The client who is being treated with Benemid should increase his fluid intake because this will promote the urinary excretion of uric acid.

[Mimi]

Gracias!

[okolip]

Excellent