The pediatrician orders an opioid as a pain reliever for a child. The nurse is aware that research has shown that:
a. children do not tolerate opioid medications well
b. opioids tend to potentiate other medications to a dangerous level in children
c. opioids are not a good choice for children over 10 as these children are more prone to addiction than younger children
d. use of opioids for pain relief in children is unlikely to result in addiction even if used for the long-term
D
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A Incorrect: The nurse is aware that research has shown that children do tolerate opioid medications well then used alone or in combination with other medications.
B Incorrect: The nurse is aware that research has not shown that opioids tend to potentiate other medications to a dangerous level in children.
C Incorrect: The nurse is aware that research has shown that opioids are a good choice for children over 10 as the use of opioids for pain relief in children is unlikely to result in addiction even if used for the long-term.
D Correct: Used alone or in combination with other medications, opioids are among the strongest pain medications and the cornerstone of management for moderate to severe pain, including acute pain and long-term chronic pain. The use of opioids for pain relief is unlikely to result in addiction even then used for the long term.
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