Asked by Arooba Mustafa on Sep 27, 2024
The standing orders for a patient include acetaminophen 650 mg every 4 hours prn for headache. After assessing the patient, the nurse identifies the need for headache relief and determines that the patient has not had acetaminophen in the past 4 hours. Which action will the nurse take next?
A) Administer the acetaminophen.
B) Notify the health care provider to obtain a verbal order.
C) Direct the nursing assistive personnel to give the acetaminophen.
D) Perform a pain assessment only after administering the acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen
A medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever, known for its analgesic and antipyretic properties.
Verbal Order
Directives given orally by a healthcare provider to a pharmacist or nurse for the benefit of the patient, often followed by written confirmation.
Pain Assessment
The process of evaluating the presence, intensity, and quality of pain an individual is experiencing, typically using scales or descriptions.
- Execute nursing interventions based on patient assessments and standing orders.
Learning Objectives
- Execute nursing interventions based on patient assessments and standing orders.