Medication Administration in Chronic Pain Management

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Medication Administration

A nurse is preparing to administer a new medication regimen to a patient diagnosed with chronic pain. The provider has prescribed the following medications: Morphine 4 mg IV push every 4 hours as needed, Gabapentin 300 mg orally daily, and Ketorolac 15 mg IV every 6 hours. As part of the medication administration process, the nurse must ensure proper dosing, monitor for adverse effects, and educate the patient on the medications prescribed.

Which of the following actions by the nurse are appropriate when administering these medications? (Select all that apply.)

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's current pain level before administering Morphine.

Educate the patient about the risk of dependence with long-term Morphine use.

Obtain a baseline renal function test before administering Ketorolac.

Administer Gabapentin in the evening to promote sleep.

Monitor the patient for signs of sedation after Morphine administration.

Ensure the patient has not had any NSAIDs in the past 8 hours before administering Ketorolac.

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