Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with the plan of care (POC) for a client with costochondritis who is now experiencing increased discomfort in breathing. The client receives a prescription for meloxicam. Which intervention should the PN include in the client's POC?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Meloxicam is an NSAID. Reassessing pain after administration helps evaluate the medication's effectiveness in managing discomfort.