Aclient with Second-Degree Burns Has Been Receiving Morphine Through Patient-Controlled

question 11

Multiple Choice

Aclient with second-degree burns has been receiving morphine through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a week. The client wakes up frequently during the night complaining of pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?

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

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and various internal organs that detects pressure and vibration.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or structures in organisms that respond to external stimuli and send signals to the nervous system.

Meissner Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to touch and vibration, especially in hairless areas.

Merkel Disks

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin, which responds to light touch.