The nurse explains to the parents of a hospitalized child that their child will receive fentanyl for an upcoming procedure. What advantage of fentanyl will the nurse explain?
a. It is specifically designed for children.
b. It has a rapid onset.
c. It is nonaddicting.
d. It has a long duration.
ANS: B
Fentanyl is a drug useful for all ages because of its rapid onset and brief duration.
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