Cholelithiasis
Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client with cholelithiasis experiencing biliary colic. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to provide pain relief?
Acetaminophen is an analgesic but may not provide sufficient pain relief for biliary colic.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) but may not be the most effective option for pain relief in cases of biliary colic.
This statement is correct. Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic often used to provide pain relief for biliary colic, as it can effectively alleviate severe, cramping pain associated with gallstone obstruction.
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and is not used for pain relief in cases of biliary colic.
Choice A reason:
Acetaminophen is an analgesic but may not provide sufficient pain relief for biliary colic.
Choice B reason:
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) but may not be the most effective option for pain relief in cases of biliary colic.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic often used to provide pain relief for biliary colic, as it can effectively alleviate severe, cramping pain associated with gallstone obstruction.
Choice D reason:
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and is not used for pain relief in cases of biliary colic.