ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Updated 2024 ( 57 Questions)
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?
While ketorolac has a dosing schedule, addressing uncontrolled pain takes priority, and alternative pain management may be necessary.
The client's reported pain level should be addressed first, and making judgments about drug-seeking behaviors is not appropriate without further assessment.
Rectal administration may not provide rapid relief, and addressing the immediate pain concern is important.
This action addresses the client's reported pain level effectively.
A. While ketorolac has a dosing schedule, addressing uncontrolled pain takes priority, and alternative pain management may be necessary.
B. The client's reported pain level should be addressed first, and making judgments about drug-seeking behaviors is not appropriate without further assessment.
C. Rectal administration may not provide rapid relief, and addressing the immediate pain concern is important.
D. This action addresses the client's reported pain level effectively.