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A newly admitted client following a motor vehicle crash is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg q 4 hr PRN pain. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
A newly admitted client following a motor vehicle crash is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg q 4 hr PRN pain. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
- Administer the medication as soon as the client reports any pain.
- Encourage the client to ambulate to reduce the need for pain medication.
- Assess pain level and characteristics prior to medication administration. (correct)
- Offer the medication every 4 hours regardless of the client's pain level.
A client with acute pain after a motor vehicle accident is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Which assessment finding would be most concerning and require immediate intervention?
A client with acute pain after a motor vehicle accident is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Which assessment finding would be most concerning and require immediate intervention?
- Client requests the medication every 4 hours.
- Client reports mild nausea after taking the medication.
- Client is drowsy and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. (correct)
- Client reports a pain level of 7 out of 10.
A client who experienced a motor vehicle crash is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen for pain. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize to the client?
A client who experienced a motor vehicle crash is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen for pain. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize to the client?
- Increase fluid intake and fiber to prevent constipation. (correct)
- Drink alcoholic beverages in moderation to enhance relaxation.
- Take the medication on an empty stomach for faster absorption.
- Drive or operate heavy machinery only if pain becomes unbearable.
A client with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted after a motor vehicle accident and prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen for pain. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A client with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted after a motor vehicle accident and prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen for pain. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A client involved in a motor vehicle accident is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg q 4 hr PRN for pain. After administering the medication, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to document?
A client involved in a motor vehicle accident is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg q 4 hr PRN for pain. After administering the medication, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to document?
A client reports increasing pain despite receiving hydrocodone/acetaminophen as prescribed. What should the nurse do first?
A client reports increasing pain despite receiving hydrocodone/acetaminophen as prescribed. What should the nurse do first?
A client is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen. The client also reports taking several herbal supplements daily. What action should the nurse take?
A client is prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen. The client also reports taking several herbal supplements daily. What action should the nurse take?
Which of the following findings in a client receiving hydrocodone/acetaminophen requires the nurse to hold the medication and contact the provider?
Which of the following findings in a client receiving hydrocodone/acetaminophen requires the nurse to hold the medication and contact the provider?
The nurse is caring for a client receiving hydrocodone/acetaminophen after a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate to minimize the risk of adverse effects?
The nurse is caring for a client receiving hydrocodone/acetaminophen after a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate to minimize the risk of adverse effects?
The oncoming nurse is receiving a report on a client prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen PRN for pain. What information is most important to communicate?
The oncoming nurse is receiving a report on a client prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen PRN for pain. What information is most important to communicate?
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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen PRN
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen PRN
Administering hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg every 4 hours as needed for pain.
Implement Seizure Precautions
Implement Seizure Precautions
Actions taken to protect a patient from injury during a seizure, such as padding side rails and ensuring a safe environment.
Provide stimulating environment
Provide stimulating environment
Withholding stimuli to potentially cause anxiety.
Report client's behavior
Report client's behavior
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Assess alcohol history
Assess alcohol history
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Request lorazepam
Request lorazepam
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Keep the room dark
Keep the room dark
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Study Notes
- A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client on a medical-surgical floor after a motor vehicle crash.
- The task is to determine the appropriate nursing actions to take.
Medication Administration Record - Day 1
- Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5 mg is prescribed every 4 hours as needed for pain (PRN).
Possible Nursing Actions
- Delegate to have an AP in the room.
- Implement seizure precautions.
- Provide a stimulating environment for the client.
- Report the client's behavior to the provider.
- Assess the client's history of alcohol use.
- Request a prescription for lorazepam.
- Keep the room dark.
- Offer orange juice to the client.
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