A Patient with Chronic Back Pain Has a New Order

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic back pain has a new order for a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch. As the nurse applies the patch, the patient states, "I'm really glad to get that patch on. I am really hurting bad." Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A)"You should feel some relief of your pain within about half an hour."
• B)"The patch may take a while to work. Would you like a pain shot in the meantime?"
• C)"Other analgesics can't be given while the patch is on, so try to bear it until it takes effect."
• D)"Because it is absorbed right through the skin, you will feel relief within minutes after I apply this patch."

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