An analgesic is prescribed for a postsurgical pediatric client to be administered every 3 to 4 hours. Which can occur if the nurse is delayed in administering the prescribed analgesic?

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If the nurse is delayed in administering the prescribed analgesic, there is an increase in the chance of breakthrough pain. This means that the child may experience more pain than if the analgesic had been given on time. Delayed administration may not affect the chance of withdrawal symptoms, addiction or the child's pain tolerance.

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