The Nurse Is Evaluating a Patient 2 Hours After Giving

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating a patient 2 hours after giving a dose of 30 mg of codeine with acetaminophen for postoperative pain after abdominal surgery.The patient reports a pain level of 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats per minute,a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute,and a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg.Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Administer the next dose of codeine 1 hour early.
• B) Ask the provider if the codeine dose can be increased.
• C) Contact the provider to ask if a dose of ibuprofen may be given now.
• D) Request an order for oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet).