A 66-Lb Child Complains of Mild Pain After a Procedure

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 66-lb child complains of mild pain after a procedure.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Administer 0.3 mg of naloxone (Narcan) every 4 hours orally if needed.
• B) Administer 300 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) orally and provide a movie to watch.
• C) Administer 450 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) orally every 3 hours as requested.
• D) Administer morphine sulfate (Astromorph) 9 mg orally every 4 hours if needed.

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