The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Recovering

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from knee replacement surgery. The patient complains of severe pain in the knee after receiving hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin) 2 hours previously. What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Administer another dose of Vicodin.
• B) Apply ice packs to the knee.
• C) Apply heat packs to the knee.
• D) Perform gentle range of motion.

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