NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

A client with osteoarthritis who was prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug a week ago called the nurse, asking why the pain has not completely subsided. The nurse’s most important action is which of the following?
  1. Notify the physician and recommend increasing the dose
  2. Encourage the client to continue taking the medication and suggest nonpharmacological pain measures
  3. Notify the physician and recommend changing the client’s medication
  4. Instruct the client to stop taking the medication and suggest nonpharmacological pain measures
Explanation
Answer: B - It can take 2 to 3 weeks before the therapeutic effect of the anti-inflammatory drug is observed. The nurse should advise the client to continue taking the prescribed drug and to perform nonpharmacological pain measures to help control or relieve the pain.
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