T.M, a 72 year old female was admitted to the medical-surgical floor for abdominal pain.

T.M, a 72 year old female was admitted to the medical-surgical floor for abdominal pain. The nurse is reviewing the orders and sees that the patient is scheduled for surgery (a laparotomy) in the morning. The nurse discusses post-op orders with the patient. The provider prescribes morphine.

Why was morphine ordered?

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What are the nursing considerations for patients who are prescribed morphine? What are your concerns? Explain your answer.

Would a PCA pump be appropriate for this patient? Explain your answer. What are the advantages of patient controlled analgesia?

T.M asks if he can have aspirin for his headache- that’s what usually helps at home. How would you respond? Explain your answer.

Due to low urinary output, T.M stays in the hospital for 2 days. After clear diagnostic renal workup, T.M is discharged with a prescription for acetaminophen.

5. What drug classification is acetaminophen? How does it work?What are the nursing considerations and patient teaching for acetaminophen?