Author Question: The client is taking meperidine (Demerol) and experiencing pruritus. Which of the following ... (Read 65 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is taking meperidine (Demerol) and experiencing pruritus. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect the physician to order?

1. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
4. Normal saline

Question 2

A client is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of a heart attack when there was no chest pain experienced but only some left shoulder pain. What should the nurse explain to the client about the type of pain experienced?

1. Phantom pain
2. Referred pain
3. Visceral pain
4. Chronic pain

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: When clients experience pruritus, an antihistamine, such as Benadryl, is ordered.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Phantom pain is that which is experienced in a limb after an amputation.
Rationale 2: Referred pain appears to arise in different areas of the body, as may occur with cardiac pain.
Rationale 3: Visceral pain originates in an organ.
Rationale 4: Chronic pain is that which is felt for months after the pain experience should have ended.