Pharmacology · practice question
A 55-year-old client in postanesthesia care is being evaluated for opioid analgesia after surgery. Assessment data include the client has new facial swelling and difficulty swallowing after the first dose. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. The new finding that has new facial swelling and difficulty swallowing after the first dose.
Why
Follow-up items test whether the nurse recognizes cues that are new, acute, or inconsistent with stability and need prompt nursing action.
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