Author Question: When treating a postoperative patient's pain, the nurse should administer: a. an analgesic before ... (Read 71 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When treating a postoperative patient's pain, the nurse should administer:

a. an analgesic before activity.
b. PRN medications only when requested.
c. analgesics only when requested by the family.
d. analgesics only when requested by the patient.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient for capillary refill. After the fingernail is compressed for 5 seconds, the refill time should be fewer than:

a. 1 second.
b. 2 seconds.
c. 3 seconds.
d. 4 seconds.

juliaf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
To control pain early, an analgesic should be given 30 to 40 minutes before a patient must walk or perform an activity. PRN medications should be given around the clock to effectively control moderately severe to severe pain. Waiting for the patient or family to request analgesics results in delays in administration and inadequate pain control.

Answer to Question 2

C
Capillary refill should take fewer than 3 seconds.