When assessing your patient who is post-op, you notice that…

When assessing your patient who is post-op, you notice that the patient’s right calf vein feels hard, cord-like, and is tender to the touch. The patient reports it is aching and painful. What would NOT be an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?

A  patient has been admitted to the surgical unit after a la…

A  patient has been admitted to the surgical unit after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and is still NPO. She complains of severe uncontrolled incisional pain 8/10 and is requesting pain medication. She has no known allergies to medications.  Which medication/s should the nurse give this patient?