A Client Is 3 Days Postop, and the Physician Orders

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client is 3 days postop, 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) "You could not medicate yourself intravenously (IV) at home."
• B) "Pills are more effective than intravenous (IV) medications."
• C) Pills are safer than intravenous (IV) medications."
• D) "We are going to take your intravenous (IV) line out."

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An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of the self and the individual's potential for growth.

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An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of self-actualization, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in therapy.