A Patient in a Motor Vehicle Accident Was Brought into the Emergency

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient in a motor vehicle accident was brought into the emergency department for his injuries.After x-rays were done,the patient was found to have a fractured pelvis.Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect the physician to order for this patient because of his acute pain?

• A) Meperidine (Demerol)
• B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• C) Propoxyphene (Darvon-N)
• D) Morphine sulfate

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