A Patient Who Uses a Fentanyl (Duragesic)patch for Chronic Abdominal

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who uses a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch for chronic abdominal pain caused by ovarian cancer asks the nurse to administer the prescribed hydrocodone (Vicodin) tablets,but the patient is asleep when the nurse returns with the medication.Which action is best for the nurse to take?

• A) Wake the patient and administer the hydrocodone.
• B) Wait until the patient wakes up and reassess the pain.
• C) Suggest the use of nondrug therapies for pain relief instead of additional opioids.
• D) Consult with the health care provider about changing the fentanyl (Duragesic) dose.

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