A Patient with Second-Degree Burns Has Been Receiving Hydromorphone Through

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with second-degree burns has been receiving hydromorphone through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a week.The patient wakes up frequently during the night complaining of pain.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Administer a dose of morphine every 1 to 2 hours from the PCA machine while the patient is sleeping.
• B) Consult with the health care provider about using a different treatment protocol to control the patient's pain.
• C) Request that the health care provider order a bolus dose of morphine to be given when the patient awakens with pain.
• D) Teach the patient to push the button every 10 minutes for an hour before going to sleep, even if the pain is minimal.

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