A nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse, and the new graduate is assigned to care for a client with chronic pain. Which statement, if made by the new graduate nurse, indicates the need for further teaching regarding pain management?

1."I will be sure to ask my client what their pain level is on a scale of 0 to 10."

2."I know that I should follow up after giving medication to make sure it is effective."

3."I will be sure to cue in to any indicators that the client may be exaggerating pain."

4."I know that pain in the older client might manifest as sleep disturbances or depression."

3."I will be sure to cue in to any indicators that the client may be exaggerating pain."

The nurse is assessing a client who takes ibuprofen for pain. The nurse is gathering information on the client's medication history and determines it is necessary to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if the client is also taking which medications? Select all that apply.

1.Warfarin

2.Glimepiride

3.Amlodipine

4.Simvastatin

5.Atorvastatin

1.Warfarin

2.Glimepiride

3.Amlodipine

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is receiving demand-dose hydromorphone via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain control. The nurse enters the client's room and finds the client drowsy and records the following vital signs: temperature 97.2° F (36.2° C) orally, pulse 52 beats per minute, blood pressure 101/58 mm Hg, respiratory rate 11 breaths per minute, and SpO₂ of 93% on 3 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. Which action would the nurse take first?

1.Document the findings.

2.Attempt to arouse the client.

3.Contact the primary health care provider (PHCP).

4.Check the medication administration history on the PCA pump.

2.Attempt to arouse the client.

A prescription reads morphine sulfate, 8 mg stat. The medication ampule reads morphine sulfate, 10 mg/mL. The nurse prepares how many milliliters (mL) to administer the correct dose? Fill in the blank.

08 mL

08 mL