Asked by Miranda Rishi on May 30, 2024
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A patient had a bowel resection 5 days ago.Which request by the patient might alert the nurse that the patient has a history of substance abuse?
A) Oral pain medication once every 6 to 8 hours
B) Patient-controlled analgesic
C) Oral pain medication instead of the IV form
D) Only nonpharmacological pain measures
Bowel Resection
A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the large intestine.
Substance Abuse
The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
Patient-Controlled Analgesic
A method of pain management that allows the patient to administer their own pain medication, usually via a pump, within prescribed limits.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of efficient pain management, encompassing both drug-based and non-drug interventions.
- Acknowledge the requirement for customized pain control plans, determined by the patient's past health records and present condition.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals of efficient pain management, encompassing both drug-based and non-drug interventions.
- Acknowledge the requirement for customized pain control plans, determined by the patient's past health records and present condition.
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