The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client ...

[melina_rosy]

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an opioid medication. What can the nurse suggest to decrease the risk of constipation with this medication?
 
  1. Take an antihistamine three times per day.
  2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day.
  3. Assess respiratory rate before taking medication.
  4. Assess heart rate before taking medication.

Question 2

The nurse is to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) prn for a headache. The client has been vomiting all day. Which of the following routes should the nurse use to administer the medication?
 
  1. Oral
  2. Vaginal
  3. Rectal
  4. Intravenous

[xiazhe]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Antihistamines do not prevent constipation.
Rationale 2: Increasing fluid intake can help prevent constipation.
Rationale 3: Assessing respiratory rate will not help prevent constipation.
Rationale 4: Assessing heart rate will not impact the development of constipation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The rectal route is often used if the client has nausea or vomiting. The nurse should administer an acetaminophen suppository to the client.

[melina_rosy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[peter]

Excellent