The nurse must educate the patient and caregiver that large doses ...

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The nurse must educate the patient and caregiver that large doses of narcotics are required to control pain. It is good to educate the patient and caregiver that the dose that works is the dose:
 
  a. the physician ordered.
  b. that provides pain relief.
  c. that is not addictive.
  d. agreed upon by the patient.

Question 2

A pregnant woman comes to the hospital 3 weeks before her estimated date of birth (EDB) complaining of severe pain and a rigid abdomen. The nurse recognizes these as signs and symptoms of:
 
  a. placenta previa.
  b. appendicitis.
  c. ectopic pregnancy.
  d. abruptio placentae.

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Answer to Question 1

B
The patient and caregiver should understand that pain can be controlled and that using large doses of opioids is common and necessary to achieve that control. It is good to educate the patient and caregiver that the dose that works is the dose that works.

Answer to Question 2

D
The major symptoms of abruptio placentae are severe pain and a rigid abdomen.