Question

A 47-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department via ambulance after a motor vehicle accident. The patient has a stable pelvic fracture, abdominal pain, and a broken left femur. Upon reviewing the patient’s chart, the nurse sees “Opioid Addiction” in the patient’s diagnosis/problem list. While assessing the patient, the patient complains of pain and asks for something to help alleviate that pain. Which of these interventions should the nurse perform first?

Attempt non-pharmacological comfort measures.
Administer the patient the PRN opioid medication.
Deny the patient pain medication until a drug screen has been performed.
Search the patient for illicit drugs.

Accepted Answer

Attempt non-pharmacological comfort measures.

Answer

Administer the patient the PRN opioid medication.

Answer

Deny the patient pain medication until a drug screen has been performed.

Answer

Search the patient for illicit drugs.

Question 25 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN