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Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category B credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To present the details of a study done to compare postoperative pain control using either the manual delivery of PRN oral pain medication or a bedside oral patient-controlled analgesia device.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the purpose and methods of this study comparing postoperative pain control methods.
  2. Identify the study findings and implications for practice.

Disclosures

This research has been partially funded by a grant to the Magnet Nursing Program and equipment loaned for the duration of the study by Avancen MOD Corporation. Orthopaedic Nursing's peer review process has determined this article to be objective and free of commercial bias. The authors and planners have no other potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $25.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





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Test Code: ON0714C
Published: Jul/Aug 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Teresa L. Lambert; Denise M. Cata
Categories: Medical-Surgical , Orthopaedics , Pain Management , Surgery
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Orthopaedics
Topics: Analgesic , Joint Replacement , Opioids , Patient-Controlled Analgesia , Postoperative Care