The client is ordered Nubain intravenously for treatment of severe pain. The client anxiously asks when she can expect to have relief from the pain. The nurse anticipates that the client will have relief within _____ minutes
a. 2 to 3
b. 5 to 6
c. 10 to 11
d. 15 to 16
ANS: A
Intravenous administration of Nubain should result in relief from pain within 2 to 3 minutes.
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