Posted: September 22nd, 2017
A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following orders should be questioned by the nurse?
A. Meperidine 100 mg IM q 4 hours PRN pain
B. Mylanta 30 ccs q 4 hours via NG
C. Cimetidine 300 mg PO q.i.d.
D. Morphine 8 mg IM q 4 hours PRN pain
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