Pn protocored exams - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient who has pancreatitis reports a pain level of 8 on a 1 to 10 pain scale with 10 being the most severe pain. The patient has an order for acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed for pain, and has been taking it as ordered around the clock. Which action by the nurse is correct? Select one: a. Contact the prescriber and request the addition of an opioid b. Administer an additional dose of the acetaminophen (Tylenol) as ordered. c. Explain to the patient the importance not exceeding 40...