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Nclexpn Flashcards: Pain Management Devices Monitoring

Study Pain Management Devices Monitoring in Nclexpn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the priority monitoring for an implanted intrathecal pain pump?

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ANSWER

Signs of overdose/withdrawal and pump/catheter malfunction. Intrathecal pumps deliver drugs directly to the spinal cord, requiring vigilance for dosage imbalances or device failures that could cause serious complications.

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A 73-year-old client with chronic pain has a transdermal fentanyl patch in place. The client reports using an electric heating pad on the shoulder where the patch is applied. Vital signs: temperature 98.9°F (37.2°C), heart rate 68/min, blood pressure 108/62 mmHg, respiratory rate 10/min, oxygen saturation 93% on room air; pain rating 2/10; client is sleepy. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention with a transdermal patch?
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