Author Question: The postpartum nurse is administering ibuprofen (Advil) to a client with episiotomy discomfort. The ... (Read 73 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The postpartum nurse is administering ibuprofen (Advil) to a client with episiotomy discomfort. The prescribed order is 400 mg of Advil by mouth every 6 to 8 hours PRN for discomfort. The Advil sent by the pharmacy is 200 mg/tablet.

How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the client? Record your answer as a whole number.
_____ tab(s)
What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The nurse is conducting discharge teaching for a client going home after a cesarean birth. Which signs and symptoms should the client be taught to report? (Select all that apply.)

a. Mild incisional pain
b. Feeling of pelvic fullness
c. Lochia changing from red to pink in color
d. Frequency, urgency, or burning on urination
e. Redness or edema of the abdominal incision

KKcool · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
2
Use the medication calculation formula to calculate the correct dose.
Formula:
Desired/available volume = mg/dose
400 mg/200 mg 1 tab = 2 tabs

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
The signs and symptoms to watch for after a cesarean birth are feelings of pelvic fullness, frequency, urgency or burning on urination, and redness or edema of the abdominal incision. Mild incisional pain is expected and the lochia should change from a bright red (rubra) to a pinkish color (serosa).