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Sheena Duardas
on Oct 20, 2024
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A patient who sustained rib fractures in a motor vehicle accident is stating that his pain medication is ineffective.Inadequate pain control places this patient at risk for which complication?
A) Metabolic alkalosis
B) Pneumothorax
C) Pneumonia
D) Hemothorax
Rib Fractures
Breaks or cracks in one or more of the bones forming the rib cage, often caused by trauma.
Ineffective Pain Control
Refers to the inadequate alleviation of pain despite treatment efforts, impacting patient comfort and recovery.
Pneumonia
An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus.
- Become familiar with the core principles of adept pain management, which include pharmacological treatments and non-pharmacological methods.
- Become familiar with the undesirable effects and possible difficulties encountered with frequently used pain medications.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the core principles of adept pain management, which include pharmacological treatments and non-pharmacological methods.
- Become familiar with the undesirable effects and possible difficulties encountered with frequently used pain medications.
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