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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Definitions:

Ketogenesis

Production of ketone bodies, such as from acetyl-CoA.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and amino acids.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of proteins and are essential for the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.

Glycerol

A colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting liquid that serves as a backbone for triglycerides and is an important intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.