Asked by Kendall Smith on Jul 29, 2024
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The nurse is preparing pain medications. To which patient does the nurse anticipate administering an opioid fentanyl patch?
A) A 15-year-old adolescent with a fractured femur
B) A 30-year-old adult with cellulitis
C) A 50-year-old patient with prostate cancer
D) An 80-year-old patient with a broken hip
Opioid Fentanyl Patch
A transdermal patch that delivers the potent opioid analgesic fentanyl through the skin, used in managing severe chronic pain.
Prostate Cancer
A form of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland of men, often detected through PSA screening and digital rectal exams.
Fractured Femur
A break in the femur bone, located in the thigh, which is one of the largest and strongest bones in the body, often requiring significant force to fracture.
- Elevate the proficiency in patient instruction on the principles of managing pain and the safe administration of drugs.
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Learning Objectives
- Elevate the proficiency in patient instruction on the principles of managing pain and the safe administration of drugs.
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