Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 163 of 2368
A client has mild pain and orders for oral acetaminophen, subcutaneous morphine, and intravenous hydromorphone. Which medication should the nurse give first?
- Subcutaneous morphine
- Intravenous hydromorphone
- Oral acetaminophen
- All three at once
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Correct answer: Oral acetaminophen
The general rule is the lowest dose with the fewest side effects and the least invasive route that treats the reported pain.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Pain Management. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026