The nurse is taking care of a postoperative school-age child. The child's mother requests that the child not receive narcotics because she is afraid the child will become addicted
The nurse should explain that children who do not receive adequate pain control will be at risk for which complication? 1. Respiratory
2. Urinary
3. Cardiac
4. Bowel
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Explanation:
1. The child with acute postoperative pain takes shallow breaths and suppresses coughing to avoid more pain. These self-protective actions increase the potential for respiratory complications.
2. Uncontrolled pain does not usually lead to urinary complications.
3. Uncontrolled pain does not lead to cardiac complications.
4. Uncontrolled pain does not frequently lead to bowel complications.
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