Special SituationsQuestion 94 of 100
A resident is ordered a PRN pain medication. Which is the BEST example of correct PRN judgment by the aide?
a.Give it every time on a fixed schedule regardless of pain
b.Give it only if the resident is unconscious
c.Withhold it even when the resident meets the ordered criteria
d.Give it when the resident reports pain within the ordered dose and interval, then document the response
Explanation
PRN medications are given only when the resident meets the ordered indication (such as reported pain) and within the allowed frequency, followed by documentation of effect. Giving PRN drugs on a fixed schedule or withholding them when criteria are met are both incorrect.
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