An Analgesic Is Ordered for a Post-Surgical Patient to Be

question 16

Multiple Choice

An analgesic is ordered for a post-surgical patient to be given every three to four hours. The nurse knows that a delay in giving the medication will cause a(n) :

• A)Decrease in the chance of withdrawal symptoms.
• B)Decrease in the chance of addiction.
• C)Increase in the chance of breakthrough pain.
• D)Increase in the child's pain tolerance.

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Definitions:

Thickness

A measurement of an object's dimension from one side to another, indicating how wide or deep the object is.

Optic Nerve

A crucial part of the eye and visual system, transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.

Pupil

The adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters, whose size is controlled by muscles in the iris.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the concentration of cone cells.