ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following arthroscopy and reports a pain level of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 after receiving ketorolac 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Administer oxycodone 5 mg orally. Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAI
D) used for pain relief, but if the client's pain level remains at 6 after receiving ketorolac, a stronger analgesic like oxycodone is needed. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication that provides stronger pain relief. Acetaminophen (choice
C) may not be sufficient to address the client's pain level. Option A is incorrect because the client's pain level is still high and waiting another 3 hours for ketorolac may not provide adequate relief. Option B is incorrect and unethical as it assumes the client is seeking drugs rather than addressing genuine pain.
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