RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2316 of 2368

A client is 12 hours after major surgery with no sedation or respiratory concerns. Which analgesic plan fits best practice for the first 24 to 48 hours?

  1. Give analgesics only when the client asks
  2. Wait to give analgesics until pain becomes severe
  3. Give analgesics around the clock
  4. Use only nonpharmacological measures
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Correct answer: Give analgesics around the clock

Giving analgesics around the clock in the first 24 to 48 hours keeps pain controlled unless sedation or breathing indicates otherwise.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026