Nursing Process with Analgesic Drugs

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

1. Allergies
2. Potential drug - drug and drug-food interactions
3. Presence of disease or CNS depression
4. History of alcohol use, substance abuse
5. Results of lab tests (Liver and kidney function)
6. Pain assessment

Question 2

Nursing Diagnoses

Answer 2

1. Impaired gas exchange related to opioid induced CNS depression
2. Acute pain related to specific disease process or conditions
3. Chronic pain
4. Constipation related to CNS depressant and GI effect
5. Deficient knowledge in opioid

Question 3

Planning Goals

Answer 3

1. Maintaining respiratory rate
2. Reach adequate acute pain relief and chronic pain
3. Patient demonstrates adequate knowledge drug therapy

Question 4

Planning Outcome Criteria

Answer 4

1. Patient states correct technique for coughing and deep breathing
2. Patient relates increased comfort levels as seen by decreased use of analgesics
3. Patient states various measures to help minimize or avoid occurrence of constipation
4. Patient reports appropriate use of analgesics with minimal complications/adverse effects

Question 5

Implementation

Answer 5

1. Individualize a plan of care based on the patient
2. Manage mild pain with the use of nonopijoid drugs
3. Manage moderate to sever pain with a opioids
4. Administer analgesics as ordered

Question 6

Evaluation

Answer 6

Positive therapeutic outcomes of acetaminophen use are decreased symptoms, fever, and pain.
Monitor ____symptoms and vitals______