The nurse is reviewing new medication prescriptions for assigned clients. The nurse should clarify the prescription for
1. PO oxycodone for a client who had a total hip replacement 1 day ago, has a history of buspirone use, and is reporting
pain rated as 6 on a scale of 0-10
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PO tramadol for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 1 day ago, has a history of nicotine use, and is
reporting pain rated as 5 on a scale of 0-10
3. transdermal fentanyl for a client who had an above-the-knee amputation 2 days ago, has a history of cocaine use, and is
reporting pain rated as 8 on a scale of 0-10
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transdermal lidocaine 5% for a client who has chronic postherpetic neuralgia, has a history of
alcohol use, and is reporting pain rated as 7 on a scale of 0-10