The hospitalized postsurgical patient is reluctant to take the opioid pain medication because of drowsiness. Which response is most informative for the nurse to make?
a. Mental stimulation after the medication will keep you more alert.
b. Sleep and pain relief promote healing.
c. Drowsiness is an undesirable side effect.
d. The medication should be taken only before bedtime.
Question 2
Because of the threat of lowering the seizure threshold, the home health nurse would suggest that the 85-year-old patient limit the use of which pain medication?
a. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
b. Naproxen (Aleve)
c. Tramadol (Ultram)
d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Areas of referred pain; A, anterior view; B, posterior view.
Patient's forearm supported in bed
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