An analgesic is ordered for a post-surgical patient to be given every 3–4 hours. The nurse knows that a delay in giving the medication will cause a(n):
1. Increase in the child's pain tolerance.
2. Decrease in the chance of addiction.
3. Increase in the chance of breakthrough pain.
4. Decrease in the chance of withdrawal symptoms.
3
Rationale:
1. Delaying the pain medication will not increase the child's pain tolerance.
2. Delaying the pain medication will not decrease the chance of addiction.
3. Analgesics may be given on a scheduled basis. Delays in giving analgesics increase the chance of breakthrough pain and the subsequent anticipation of pain.
4. A delay in giving pain medication will not decrease the chance of withdrawal symptoms if the medication is stopped without weaning.
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