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Sydney Costan
on Oct 27, 2024
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The nurse administers acetaminophen 325 mg and codeine 30 mg orally to a patient complaining of a severe headache.When should the nurse reassess the patient's pain?
A) 15 minutes after administration
B) 60 minutes after administration
C) 90 minutes after administration
D) Immediately before the next dose is due
Codeine
An opioid pain medication used to treat mild to moderately severe pain and also acts as a cough suppressant.
Severe Headache
A symptom characterized by intense pain in any region of the head, potentially indicative of a variety of health conditions.
- Familiarize with the key principles behind managing pain, covering both medicinal and non-medicinal approaches.
- Recognize the importance of assessing pain (including tools and scales) and reassessing after interventions.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with the key principles behind managing pain, covering both medicinal and non-medicinal approaches.
- Recognize the importance of assessing pain (including tools and scales) and reassessing after interventions.
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