NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is reviewing new medication prescriptions for assigned clients. The nurse should clarify the prescription for?

A. PO oxycodone for a client who had a total hip replacement 1 day ago, has a history of buspirone use, and is reporting pain rated as 6 on a scale of 0-10 B. PO tramadol for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 1 day ago, has a history of nicotine use, and is reporting pain rated as 5 on a scale of 0-10 C. transdermal fentanyl for a client who had an above-the-knee amputation 2 days ago, has a history of cocaine use, and is reporting pain rated as 8 on a scale of 0-10 D. transdermal lidocaine 5% for a client who has chronic postherpetic neuralgia, has a history of alcohol use, and is reporting pain rated as 7 on a scale of 0-10

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Transdermal fentanyl is typically reserved for chronic pain, not acute postoperative pain, and requires clarification.

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