The nurse is evaluating a patient 2 hours after giving a dose of 30 mg of codeine with acetaminophen for postoperative pain after abdominal surgery. The patient reports a pain level of 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Administer the next dose of codeine one hour early.
b. Ask the provider if the codeine dose can be increased.
c. Contact the provider to ask if a dose of ibuprofen may be given now.
d. Request an order for oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet).
Question 2
The nurse is teaching a female patient who will begin taking 2 tablets of 325 mg acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. I may take acetaminophen up to 6 times daily if needed.
b. I should increase the dose of acetaminophen if I drink caffeinated coffee.
c. If I take oral contraceptive pills, I should use back-up contraception.
d. It is safe to take acetaminophen with any over-the-counter medications.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
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