The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with a fractured leg and for observation of a closed head injury after a motor vehicle accident. The patient reports having pain at a level of 3 on a 1 to 10 pain scale. The nurse will expect the provider to order which analgesic medication for this patient?

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a first-line choice for mild pain, which the patient reports as a level of 3 on a pain scale. The other options, including Hydromorphone HCl (Dilaudid) IM, Morphine sulfate PCA, and Transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic), are stronger opioids and are not typically used for mild pain. These medications are reserved for moderate to severe pain.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Was Admitted