A new graduate RN has been assigned to a medical surgical unit. the new graduate

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A new graduate RN has been assigned to a medical surgical unit. the new graduate rn is in the week of nursing orientation and is administring medications. The rn has to administer an antimigraine medication to an adult patient. A narcotic to an older adult in acute pain and a narcotics antagonist to a third patient.

a: what is the gate control theory of pain and how does this block pain fo patient.

b: what are the key lifespan considerations for an older adult when administering narcotics?

c: what are the key nursing implementation consideration for a patient receiving narcotic antagonist?

d: what are the key lifespan consideration for an adult when administering antimigraine medication?

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1. The gate control theory of pain states that inputs that are non-painful closes the “gate” and prevents the pain sensation to travel through central nervous system. Thus, non-harmful inputs suppress the pain. The nerves that do not transmit pain signals, called non-nociceptive fibers, are activated. The activated non-nociceptive fibers interfere with the signals from the pain fibers and blocks the pain sensation.

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