The nurse is planning to administer a nonopioid for pain relief ...

[V@ndy87]

The nurse is planning to administer a nonopioid for pain relief to a child. Which timing should the nurse plan so the nonopioid takes effect?
 
  a. 15 minutes until maximum effect
  b. 30 minutes until maximum effect
  c. 1 hour until maximum effect
  d. 1 1/2 hours until maximum effect

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with recurrent headaches methods to modify behavior patterns that increase the risk of headache. Which statement by the parents indicates understanding the teaching?
 
  a. We will allow the child to miss school if a headache occurs.
  b. We will respond matter-of-factly to requests for special attention.
  c. We will be sure to give much attention to our child when a headache occurs.
  d. We will be sure our child doesn't have to perform at a band concert if a headache occurs.

[nathang24]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provide safe and effective pain relief when dosed at appropriate levels with adequate frequency. Most NSAIDs take about 1 hour for effect, so timing is crucial.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To modify behavior patterns that increase the risk of headache or reinforce headache activity, the nurse instructs the parents to avoid giving excessive attention to their child's headache and to respond matter-of-factly to pain behavior and requests for special attention. Parents learn to assess whether the child is avoiding school or social performance demands because of headache.