NSG2ANB : NSG2HPB : LLQ abdominal pain - Nursing Assignment

Internal Code : MAS4800

Question 1.

According to Bob’s medication chart the options you have for pain relief are :

• Paracetamol 1gm PO QID (Bob last had 1gm dose at 0800am) • Endone 5-10mg PO PRN (3-4 hourly) (Bob last had 5mg dose at 1130am) • Celebrex 200mg PO PRN (BD) (Bob last had one 200mg dose before he came to hospital he has not had a dose since his hospital admission) Which medication (select only one) would you administer to Bob now based on the above information you have been given? And Why? Provide a detailed rationale for your answer (use an array of literature to support your choice).

Question 2.

Working as a nurse requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Select one member of the multidisciplinary team (NOT a doctor) that you would engage in Bob’s care throughout his hospital admission. Provide a detailed rationale for your answer (use an array of literature to support your choice).