The Patient Is 3 Days Postop, and the Physician Orders

question 5

Multiple Choice

The patient is 3 days postop, and the physician orders an oral pain medication. The patient asks the nurse if it wouldn't be better to get the medication in the intravenous (IV) line. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "No, because you could not medicate yourself intravenously (IV) at home."
• B) "No, because pills are more effective than intravenous (IV) medications."
• C) "No, because pills are safer than intravenous (IV) medications."
• D) "No, because we are going to take your intravenous (IV) line out."

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