Asked by Sneha Yadav on Sep 27, 2024
After assessing the patient and identifying the need for headache relief, the nurse administers acetaminophen for the patient's headache. Which action by the nurse is priority for this patient?
A) Eliminate headache from the nursing care plan.
B) Direct the nursing assistive personnel to ask if the headache is relieved.
C) Reassess the patient's pain level in 30 minutes.
D) Revise the plan of care.
Headache Relief
Methods or treatments used to reduce or eliminate the pain associated with headaches.
Acetaminophen
A common pain reliever and fever reducer, often used to treat minor aches and pains.
Nursing Care Plan
A documented process by which nurses assess patients' needs, plan and implement specific interventions, and evaluate the outcomes, aimed at achieving patient care goals.
- Implement and prioritize nursing interventions safely.
- Understand and apply steps of the nursing process appropriately.
Learning Objectives
- Implement and prioritize nursing interventions safely.
- Understand and apply steps of the nursing process appropriately.
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