The patient returns from surgery complaining about muscle pain after receiving succinylcholine during the procedure. After reviewing the postoperative orders, which of these ordered analgesics will the nurse administer to treat this pain?
A) Aspirin
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C) Ketorolac (Toradol)
D) Morphine
A
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Succinylcholine is associated with muscle pain, related to the initial muscle contraction reaction. A nondepolarizing neuromuscular junction blocker may be given first to prevent some of these contractions and the associated discomfort. Aspirin also alleviates much of this pain after the procedure. Tylenol is not an antiinflammatory medication and would not be appropriate. Toradol and morphine provide stronger pain relief than what is indicated for this discomfort.
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