The client with a headache rates the pain at a 3 on a 1–10 scale. Which medication would the nurse administer?
1. Sumatriptan (Imitrex), subcutaneous
2. Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E.45) intranasally
3. Butorphanol (Stadol) IM
4. Ibuprofen (Motrin) PO
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Rationale 1: Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is a triptan used to treat migraines.
Rationale 2: Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E.45) is an ergot alkaloid, which is used to treat migraines.
Rationale 3: Butorphanol (Stadol) is an opioid analgesic. The pain is rated 3/10, and an NSAID is indicated for less severe pain.
Rationale 4: Ibuprofen (Motrin) would be the appropriate choice because the severity of the headache is rated 3/10.
Global Rationale: Ibuprofen (Motrin) would be the appropriate choice because the severity of the headache is rated 3/10. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is a triptan used to treat migraines. Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E.45) is an ergot alkaloid that is used to treat migraines. Butorphanol (Stadol) is an opioid analgesic. The pain is rated 3/10, and an NSAID is indicated for less severe pain.
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