Question

The nurse is caring for a patient who has returned to the floor after a knee replacement in the morning. Which statements written in the nurse record are accurate? Select all that apply.

1. Oxycodone 2 tabs given for pain.
2. IV restarted, infusing without difficulty.
3. Pain seems to be reduced.
4. Heart rate: 75/minute, urine voided 300 mL, pain rated as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10.
5. Temperature: 102 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:00 pm, paracetamol 500 mg at 5:00 pm, temperature 99 degrees Fahrenheit at 6:30 pm.

Answer 1

The accurate statements written in the nurse record are: Oxycodone 2 tabs given for pain. IV restarted, infusing without difficulty. Pain seems to be reduced.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given information, the accurate statements written in the nurse record are:

1. Oxycodone 2 tabs given for pain.
2. IV restarted, infusing without difficulty.
3. Pain seems to be reduced.

The record of oxycodone being given for pain indicates that the nurse is providing pain relief to the patient. The statement about the IV being restarted and infusing without difficulty suggests that the patient is receiving fluid and medication through the IV without any issues. The statement about the pain being reduced indicates that the measures taken by the nurse are effectively addressing the patient's pain.