Question

a child was recently prescribed an opioid for a tibial fracture. the parent reports the child is very nauseous after taking the opiate. which of the following interventions is most appropriate?

• prescribe ondansetron.
• prescribe glycerin suppository for possible impaction as cause of nausea.
• refer for acupuncture.
• lower the opioid dose by half.

Explanation:

Opioids commonly cause nausea as a side - effect. Ondansetron is an anti - emetic (anti - nausea) medication, which is a standard and appropriate intervention for opioid - induced nausea. A glycerin suppository is for constipation, not a primary intervention for opioid - induced nausea. Acupuncture is not the most appropriate first - line intervention here. Lowering the opioid dose might reduce pain relief and is not the best initial approach for managing nausea; anti - emetics are more targeted.

Answer:

A. Prescribe ondansetron.