A 45-Year-Old Client Continues to Request Intravenous Pain Medications 4

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old client continues to request intravenous pain medications 4 days after being placed in skeletal traction due to a complex fracture of the hip.While giving report to the next shift,the nurse who cared for the client during the day states,"I just do not know why he still needs medication 4 days after surgery.The client we had last month with the same type situation did not need any medication after 2 days." Which of the following responses by a nursing peer is the best example of being a client advocate?

• A)"I just think this client needs more because of his age."
• B)"Have you tried getting the doctor to order oral pain medications to see if they work?"
• C)"Wouldn't you want all of the pain medication you could have if you were in traction?"
• D)"Everyone does not have the same pain perception or response to a similar injury."

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