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ts19998 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Even though the nurse realizes that the ideal time period to plan for postoperative pain management for a pediatric client begins in the operating room, the nurse will begin the assessment process:

1. at the time the decision is made that the client needs surgery.
2. in the family's home.
3. during the admission process.
4. in the operating room after anesthesia wears off.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with elevated triglyceride and very low-density lipoprotein levels. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications might be indicated to treat this client?

1. Statins
2. Bile acids
3. Clofibrate
4. Gemfibrozil
5. Nicotinic acid
6. Nitroglycerin

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Pain management cannot begin before the patient is admitted, and starting after the surgery is too late. It begins at the admission when the type of surgery indicates which type of medication will be needed, and medication skills will be taught to the client and the family. Planning for pain management cannot begin in the client's home nor at the time the decision is made that the client needs surgery.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5
Clofibrate and gemfibrozil are effective in reducing triglycerides and very low-density lipoprotein levels. Nicotinic acid is also used to lower lipid levels. Statins are most effective in decreasing low-density lipoprotein levels and slightly increased high-density lipoprotein levels. Bile acids are used to bind with cholesterol to eliminate it from the body. Nitroglycerin is used to treat coronary artery constriction or spasm.