{"id":139895,"date":"2024-09-17T20:51:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=139895"},"modified":"2024-09-17T20:51:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:51:04","slug":"a-client-with-pancreatitis-complains-of-severe-epigastric-pain-so-the-nurse-administers-a-prescribed-narcotic-analgesic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/a-client-with-pancreatitis-complains-of-severe-epigastric-pain-so-the-nurse-administers-a-prescribed-narcotic-analgesic\/","title":{"rendered":"A client with pancreatitis complains of severe epigastric pain, so the nurse administers a prescribed narcotic analgesic."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A client with pancreatitis complains of severe epigastric pain, so the nurse administers a prescribed narcotic analgesic. Ten minutes later, the client insists on sitting up and leaning forward. Which intervention should the nurse implement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Encourage rest until the analgesic becomes effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Raise head of bed until at a 90 degree angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Place bed in a reverse Trendelenburg position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Position bedside table so the client can lean across it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: D. Position bedside table so the client can lean across it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In managing a client with pancreatitis who is experiencing severe epigastric pain, positioning can play a significant role in pain relief and comfort. Pancreatitis often causes intense abdominal pain, which may be alleviated somewhat by certain positions. The preferred position for a client with pancreatitis is leaning forward, which helps reduce the pressure on the pancreas and can decrease the intensity of the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why <strong>D<\/strong> is the most appropriate intervention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anatomical Relief<\/strong>: Leaning forward can help relieve pain associated with pancreatitis. This position reduces the pressure exerted on the pancreas, which can alleviate some of the discomfort. By placing the bedside table so the client can lean across it, the nurse is facilitating a position that has been found to be helpful for many patients with pancreatitis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain Management<\/strong>: After administering a narcotic analgesic, the immediate goal is to manage pain effectively. If the patient insists on sitting up and leaning forward, it suggests that this position might offer some temporary relief or comfort. The bedside table can support this position, helping to make the client more comfortable as the analgesic takes effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative Interventions<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A (Encourage rest until the analgesic becomes effective)<\/strong>: While rest is important, it does not address the client\u2019s specific request for leaning forward. Also, the client is already experiencing severe pain and may not be able to rest comfortably in a supine position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B (Raise head of bed until at a 90-degree angle)<\/strong>: Raising the head of the bed may not provide the same relief as leaning forward, and a 90-degree angle could be too extreme, potentially causing discomfort or exacerbating the pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C (Place bed in a reverse Trendelenburg position)<\/strong>: This position involves tilting the bed so the head is elevated relative to the feet. It does not specifically address the pain associated with pancreatitis and may not provide the relief the client seeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, <strong>D<\/strong> is the most effective intervention as it supports the client\u2019s preferred position for pain relief and can help manage the discomfort associated with pancreatitis more effectively than other options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A client with pancreatitis complains of severe epigastric pain, so the nurse administers a prescribed narcotic analgesic. Ten minutes later, the client insists on sitting up and leaning forward. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A.Encourage rest until the analgesic becomes effective. B.Raise head of bed until at a 90 degree angle. 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