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A client is put on twice-daily acetaminophen (Tylenol) for osteoarthritis. What finding in the client's health history would lead the nurse to consult with the provider over the choice of medication?
 
  a. 25-pack-year smoking history
  b. Drinking 3 to 5 beers a day
  c. Previous peptic ulcer
  d. Taking warfarin (Coumadin)

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to give a client ketorolac (Toradol) intravenously for pain. Which assessment findings would lead the nurse to consult with the provider?
 
  a. Bilateral lung crackles
  b. Hypoactive bowel sounds
  c. Self-reported pain of 3/10
  d. Urine output of 20 mL/2 hr

Question 3

A nurse on the postoperative inpatient unit receives a hand-off report on four clients using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps. Which client should the nurse see first?
 
  a. Client who appears to be sleeping soundly
  b. Client with no bolus request in 6 hours
  c. Client who is pressing the button every 10 minutes
  d. Client with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min

Question 4

A client who had surgery has extreme postoperative pain that is worsened when trying to participate in physical therapy. What intervention for pain management does the nurse include in the client's care plan?
 
  a. As-needed pain medication after therapy
  b. Client-controlled analgesia with a basal rate
  c. Pain medications prior to therapy only
  d. Round-the-clock analgesia with PRN analgesics

Question 5

A nurse uses the Checklist of Nonverbal Pain Indicators to assess pain in a nonverbal client with advanced dementia. The client scores a zero. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Assess physiologic indicators and vital signs.
  b. Do not give pain medication as no pain is indicated.
  c. Document the findings and continue to monitor.
  d. Try a small dose of analgesic medication for pain.

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