What Is a Priority Assessment Question to Ask a Postsurgical

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is a priority assessment question to ask a postsurgical patient prior to administration of an opioid analgesic?

• A) "Have you ever been addicted to prescription pain medications?"
• B) "Why do you want to receive this pain medication?"
• C) "Would you like me to help you change your position for comfort?"
• D) "Would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"

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Definitions:

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is a coenzyme found in all living cells, involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another.

Glucose Molecule

An essential sugar that acts as a key energy supplier in living entities and makes up part of many carbohydrate structures.

Electron-Transport Chain

A chain of molecular structures that move electrons from donors to acceptors through oxidation-reduction reactions, while simultaneously moving protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (protons) of hydrogen, H+, which play a significant role in acid-base balance and cellular metabolism.