The Patient Is in Severe Pain and Is Requesting a Prn

question 36

Multiple Choice

The patient is in severe pain and is requesting a prn medication before the prn time interval has elapsed.The nurse's priority is to

• A) Give the medication early for any pain score greater than 8.
• B) Call the prescriber and request a stat order.
• C) Explain to the patient why he will have to wait for the medication.
• D) Document the patient's request and pain score.

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Definitions:

Strabismus

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Hypotonic Muscles

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Range of Motion

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Achilles Heel

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