An analgesic is prescribed for a postsurgical pediatric client to be administered every 3 to 4 hours. Which can occur if the nurse is delayed in administering the prescribed analgesic?
1. Decrease in the chance of withdrawal symptoms
2. Decrease in the chance of addiction
3. Increase in the chance of breakthrough pain
4. Increase in the child's pain tolerance
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Explanation:
1. A delay in giving pain medication will not decrease the chance of withdrawal symptoms if the medication is stopped without weaning.
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. Delaying the pain medication will not increase the child's pain tolerance.
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