The nurse is caring for a client who has had a temperature of 38.8°C for the past 24 hours. When medicating the client for pain, the nurse is aware that:
A)
elimination of the drug may be prolonged.
B)
the analgesic should be given by a parenteral route.
C)
the analgesic effect may be shortened.
D)
absorption of the drug will be reduced.
C
Explanation:
A)
Fever increases metabolism of drugs, resulting in a shorter duration of action and faster elimination. The analgesic does not need to be given by a parenteral route and absorption isn't affected by the fever.
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B)
Fever increases metabolism of drugs, resulting in a shorter duration of action and faster elimination. The analgesic does not need to be given by a parenteral route and absorption isn't affected by the fever.
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C)
Fever increases metabolism of drugs, resulting in a shorter duration of action and faster elimination. The analgesic does not need to be given by a parenteral route and absorption isn't affected by the fever.
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D)
Fever increases metabolism of drugs, resulting in a shorter duration of action and faster elimination. The analgesic does not need to be given by a parenteral route and absorption isn't affected by the fever.
Analysis
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