Multiple Choice
A patient with deep partial-thickness (second-degree) burns over 70% of the body experiences severe pain associated with nausea and occasional vomiting during dressing changes. To promote relief of the patient's nausea and vomiting, the nurse should
A) administer the prescribed morphine sulfate before dressing changes.
B) avoid performing dressing changes close to the patient's mealtimes.
C) keep the patient NPO for 2 hours before and after dressing changes.
D) give the ordered prochlorperazine (Compazine) before dressing changes.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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