17. The nurse is caring for a young man who

The nurse assesses the client’s pain and determines that the evaluation of her use of the PCA pump is correct. The client’s pain has lessened, and she no longer needs any demand doses of morphine. The nurse consults with the surgeon, and the morphine is discontinued. The client’s new prescription for pain medication is hydrocodone/acetaminophen. What is the rationale for combining these two ingredients? The antagonistic effect of the two medications reduces the risk for adverse effects. The synergistic effect of the two medications improves pain control. The combination effect decreases the risk for significant allergic reactions. The equianalgesic effect allows each medication to work more efficiently.

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