|1. |A client is taking hydromorphone (Dilaudid) PO q4h at home. Following surgery, Dilaudid IV q4h PRN and butorphanol tartrate |
| |(Stadol) IV q4h PRN are prescribed for pain. The client received a dose of the Dilaudid IV four hours ago, and is again |
| |requesting pain medication. What intervention should the nurse implement? |
| |A. |
| |Alternate the two medications q4h PRN for pain. |
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| |B. |
| |Alternate the two medications q2h PRN for pain. |
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| |C. |
| |Administer only the Dilaudid q4h PRN for pain. |
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| |D. |
| |Administer only the Stadol q4h PRN for pain. |
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