The Client Is 3 Days Post -Op, and the Physician

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client is 3 days post -op, and the physician orders an oral pain medication. The client asks the nurse if it wouldn't be better to get the medication in the intravenous (IV) line. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "No, because pills are more effective than intravenous (IV) medications."
• B) "No, because pills are safer than intravenous (IV) medications."
• C) "No, because you could not medicate yourself intravenously (IV) at home."
• D) "No, because we are going to take your intravenous (IV) line out."

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