Author Question: A nurse has administered an injection to a client. Which of the following interventions should the ... (Read 25 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse has administered an injection to a client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform to reduce discomfort and provide quick relief?

A) Instill the medication as rapidly as possible.
B) Numb the skin with an ice pack after the injection.
C) Apply pressure to the site during needle withdrawal.
D) Apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetic to the site after administration.

Question 2

Transdermal opioid administration is indicated for a client in which of the following situations?

a. The exact dosing of medication is required.
b. Oral medication cannot be tolerated.
c. Pain is predictable, as in postsurgical clients.
d. Pain is continuous, and high dosage is required.

flannelavenger · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
To reduce the discomfort associated with an injection, the nurse should apply pressure to the site during needle withdrawal. Applying a eutectic mixture of local anesthetic to the site is done before injection, not after injection. The nurse should numb the skin with an ice pack not after the injection, but before it. The injection should take place steadily and slowly, not as quickly as possible.

Answer to Question 2

D
Transdermal opioid administration allows for slow infusion through the skin and is indicated when pain is continuous and high dosage is required.