A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone surgery for a hip replacement. The patient is experiencing pain and is prescribed pain medication. The nurse administers the medication as ordered. After 30 minutes, the patient reports no relief from pain. What action should the nurse take? A) Administer another dose of the pain medication. B) Wait for another 30 minutes and reassess the patient's pain. C) Consult with the healthcare provider for further instructions. D) Suggest alternative non-pharmacological pain relief methods
A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone surgery for a hip replacement. The patient is experiencing pain and is prescribed pain medication. The nurse administers the medication as ordered. After 30 minutes, the patient reports no relief from pain. What action should the nurse take? A) Administer another dose of the pain medication. B) Wait for another 30 minutes and reassess the patient's pain. C) Consult with the healthcare provider for further instructions. D) Suggest alternative non-pharmacological pain relief methods
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone surgery for a hip replacement. The patient is experiencing pain and is prescribed pain medication. The nurse administers the medication as ordered. After 30 minutes, the patient reports no relief from pain. What action should the nurse take?
A) Administer another dose of the pain medication.
B) Wait for another 30 minutes and reassess the patient's pain.
C) Consult with the healthcare provider for further instructions.
D) Suggest alternative non-pharmacological pain relief methods.
A) Administer another dose of the pain medication.
B) Wait for another 30 minutes and reassess the patient's pain.
C) Consult with the healthcare provider for further instructions.
D) Suggest alternative non-pharmacological pain relief methods.
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