Which medication would the nurse administer to a patient who is rating the pain at 8 on a 0 to 10 scale?
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
b. Morphine (Roxanol)
c. Oxycodone (OxyContin)
d. Oxycodone and aspirin (Percodan)
ANS: B
Severe pain is treated with an opiate agonist (i.e., morphine). Severe pain is not treated with acetaminophen, oxycodone, or Percodan.
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