An older patient experiencing cancer pain is prescribed ...

[imowrer]

An older patient experiencing cancer pain is prescribed intravenous pain medication. What actions will the nurse take when providing the patient with this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use the smallest amount of fluid possible.
  2. Use the appropriate fluid delivery system.
  3. Offer oral medications for breakthrough pain.
  4. Provide pain medication when it is the most severe.
  5. Ensure the intravenous site does not become infected.

Question 2

An older patient who is dying has complained of ongoing pain for several days. What is the best way for this patient's pain to be treated at the end of life?
 
  1. Give immediate-release medications routinely.
  2. Use long-acting medications that are given routinely.
  3. Give immediate-release medications when the patient complains of pain.
  4. Give long-acting medications routinely and immediate-release doses with breakthrough pain.

[akudia]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: When administering pain medication using the intravenous route, use the smallest amount of fluid possible to minimize the risk of fluid overload.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Immediate-release agents are excellent PRN medications and should only be used to control breakthrough pain.

[imowrer]

Correct answers!

[akudia]

Great! Please up vote