Asked by
Lyiah Guidry
on Oct 12, 2024
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A nurse receives an order from a health care provider to administer Vicodin ES,which contains 750 mg acetaminophen and 7.5 mg hydrocodone,to a patient who is experiencing postsurgical pain rated 8 on a 0-to-10 scale.The order is to give 2 tablets every 6 hours by mouth as needed for pain.What is the nurse's best next action?
A) Give the Vicodin ES to the patient immediately because the patient is experiencing severe pain.
B) Ask the health care provider to verify the dosage and frequency of the medication.
C) Ask the health care provider for an order for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) .
D) Ask the health care provider for an order to play music for the patient,in addition to providing the pain medication.
Vicodin ES
A prescription medication that combines hydrocodone, an opioid pain reliever, with acetaminophen, used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Postsurgical Pain
Pain that occurs as a result of surgery, ranging from mild to severe, and can be temporary or chronic.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Medications that reduce pain, decrease fever, and, in higher doses, lower inflammation.
- Make informed decisions about medication orders and the importance of verifying dosages and frequencies.
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Learning Objectives
- Make informed decisions about medication orders and the importance of verifying dosages and frequencies.