Posted: December 11th, 2017

The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a postoperative client. The nurse knows that the medication is having its intended effect if the client

The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a postoperative client. The nurse knows that the medication is having its intended effect if the client:

a. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
b. Asks for extra servings on his meal tray
c. Has an increased urinary output
d. States that he is feeling less nauseated