A Patient Is Taking Meperidine (Demerol)as Needed for Moderate to Severe

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking meperidine (Demerol) as needed for moderate to severe pain following an open appendectomy.The nurse assesses the following: current pain level 2,temperature 99°F,BP 130/76,respirations 10,lung sounds clear,abdomen soft and tender,bowel sounds present.Based on this assessment information,the priority nursing diagnosis is:

• A) altered breathing pattern.
• B) risk for altered body temperature.
• C) risk for constipation.
• D) pain.

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Definitions:

Gestation

The length of time for the complete development of a baby from conception to birth; on average 40 weeks.

Chronic Oophoritis

A long-standing inflammation of one or both ovaries, often leading to pain and potential fertility issues.

Acute Oophoritis

A sudden inflammation of one or both ovaries.

Salpingitis

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes, which can lead to blockage and potentially cause infertility.