Asked by Avani Rishi on Jun 16, 2024
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The nurse administers acetaminophen 325 mg and codeine 30 mg orally to a patient reporting a severe headache.When should the nurse reassess the patient's pain?
A) 15 minutes after administration
B) 60 minutes after administration
C) 90 minutes after administration
D) Immediately before the next dose is due
Acetaminophen
A medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever, known for its analgesic and antipyretic properties, available over-the-counter and in prescription forms.
Codeine
An opioid medication used to treat mild to moderately severe pain, and also used as a cough suppressant.
Severe Headache
A painful sensation occurring in any part of the head, ranging from sharp to dull, that may occur as a result of various conditions.
- Gain insight into the essential components of successful pain control, involving pharmacological and alternative therapeutic approaches.
- Acknowledge the criticality of accurately evaluating pain in different healthcare scenarios.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the essential components of successful pain control, involving pharmacological and alternative therapeutic approaches.
- Acknowledge the criticality of accurately evaluating pain in different healthcare scenarios.
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