Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder

Question 1

How often should you assess pain?

Answer 1

-always when taking vitals
-1,2,3 hour intervals after oral meds
-15-30 minutes after parenteral

Question 2

How is a PCA used?

Answer 2

-loading dose is initially given
-slow-continuous infusion after that(basal rate)

Question 3

Patient teaching on use of Analgesics

Answer 3

-teach that short term treatment wont facilitate drug abuse
-teach that long term use with cancer, addiction isn’t the primary concern