Multiple Choice
A patient with second-degree burns has been receiving hydromorphone through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a week.The patient wakes up frequently during the night complaining of pain.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Administer a dose of morphine every 1 to 2 hours from the PCA machine while the patient is sleeping.
B) Consult with the health care provider about using a different treatment protocol to control the patient's pain.
C) Request that the health care provider order a bolus dose of morphine to be given when the patient awakens with pain.
D) Teach the patient to push the button every 10 minutes for an hour before going to sleep, even if the pain is minimal.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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