A client is prescribed pain medications. Which of the following interventions will enable the client to consume an adequate meal during treatment?
A) Administer the medication with plenty of fruit juice.
B) Administer the medication intravenously.
C) Administer the medication 30 to 45 minutes before meals.
D) Administer the medication 30 to 45 minutes after meals.
C
Feedback:
Some pain medications may cause nausea or sedation. However, pain medications administered 30 to 45 minutes before meals may enable the client to consume enough food. Administering the medication with plenty of fruit juice, intravenously, or 30 to 45 minutes after meals does not minimize the risk for imbalanced nutrition in a client with pain.
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