A 66-lb child complains of mild pain after a procedure.What action by the nurse is best?

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For mild pain,acetaminophen and other mild analgesics work well along with a distraction or other comfort measures.The most appropriate choice is 300 mg of acetaminophen (within the dose range of 10-15 mg/kg every 4-6 hours)and a movie to distract the child.Naloxone (Narcan)is a reversal agent for opioid analgesics and is not warranted in this situation.A dose of 450 mg of acetaminophen is appropriate,but the frequency is wrong.Morphine (Astromorph)would not be used for mild discomfort.

A 66-Lb Child Complains of Mild Pain After a Procedure