A client reports pain as being a 2 on a scale from 0 to 10. Which pain medications should the nurse consider for the client at this time?
1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
2. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
3. Naproxen (Naprosyn)
4. Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
5. Methadone (Dolophine)
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Reporting pain as a 2 on a scale from 0 to 10 means the client is experiencing mild pain. According to the WHO approach to pain management, the client should be provided with a nonopioid analgesic such as acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Rationale 2: Reporting pain as a 2 on a scale from 0 to 10 means the client is experiencing mild pain. According to the WHO approach to pain management, the client should be provided with a nonopioid analgesic such as ibuprofen (Motrin).
Rationale 3: Reporting pain as a 2 on a scale from 0 to 10 means the client is experiencing mild pain. According to the WHO approach to pain management, the client should be provided with a nonopioid analgesic such as naproxen (Naprosyn).
Rationale 4: Hydrocodone (Vicodin) would be provided if the client were experiencing moderate pain.
Rationale 5: Methadone (Dolophine) would be provided if the client were experiencing severe pain.
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