Pharmacology · practice question
A 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for opioid analgesia after surgery. Assessment data include the client reports dizziness, blood pressure 92/58 mm Hg, and heart rate 118/min after the morning dose. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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