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tth

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When should the nurse offer prescribed analgesics to a patient who is 24 hours postoperative?
 
  a. Only when the patient asks.
  b. When the onset of pain is assessed.
  c. Sparingly to avoid drug dependence.
  d. Only when severe pain is assessed.

Question 2

When providing the open method of treatment for a patient who is 52 years old with burns to the lower extremities, what would a nurse include in the nursing plan?
 
  a. Change the dressing using good medical asepsis
  b. Provide an analgesic immediately after the dressing change
  c. Perform circulation checks every 2 to 4 hours
  d. Keep the room temperature at 85  F (29.4  C) to prevent chilling



billybob123

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse should assess for pain frequently to medicate at the onset of pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Chilling may be controlled by keeping the room temperature at 85  F (29.4  C). Strict surgical protocol is observed and analgesia should be given before the treatment. Frequent circulation checks are not a high priority with the open method.



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