Question

A patient is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for a MRSA skin infection. The nurse questions a PRN order that the physician wrote for acetaminophen because

A. the patient has a history of gastrointestinal ulcers
B. the patient drinks 4 beers a day
C. the patient is not experiencing pain with the skin infection
D. the patient is allergic to NSAIDS

Answer 1

The nurse questions the PRN order for acetaminophen because the patient is not experiencing pain with the skin infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the given options, the nurse questions the PRN order for acetaminophen because the patient is not experiencing pain with the skin infection. PRN stands for 'as needed', which means the medication is given based on the patient's symptoms. Since the patient is not in pain, there is no need for the administration of acetaminophen.