The nurse is conducting a pain assessment of a 10-year-old boy who has been taking acetaminophen for chronic knee pain. The assessment indicates that the recommended dose is no longer providing adequate relief
What is the appropriate nursing action?
A) Increase the dosage of the acetaminophen.
B) Tell the child he is experiencing the ceiling effect.
C) Use guided imagery to help his pain.
D) Obtain an order for a different medication.
D
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A) Is generally interpreted as comatose B) Is within normal range but unstable C) Needs emergency attention D) Has scored as a normal individual