The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulitis. In response to the patient's complaints of pain, the most likely medication to be used is:
a. meperidine (Demerol).
b. morphine.
c. nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain).
d. naloxone (Narcan).
A
Meperidine (Demerol) is the most likely selection to be prescribed for pain. Morphine increases intraluminal pressure and is likely to be avoided for this patient. Nubain is an analgesic but is not likely to reflect the strength and actions needed for the patient with diverticulitis. Narcan is used as an antagonist for narcotics.
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