The nurse is caring for a client following an appendectomy. The client reports nausea and complains of surgical site pain at a 6 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client’s employer is present in the room and states he is paying for the insurance and wants to know what pain medication has been prescribed by the physician. Which of the following is the appropriate nurse response?

The PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification confirms your knowledge of care for acutely ill adult patients.

PCC exam topics are:

Clinical Judgment: Cardiovascular Pulmonary Endocrine/Hematology/Neurology/Gastrointestinal/Renal Musculoskeletal/Multisystem/Psychosocial	80% 27% 17% 20% 16%
Professional Caring and Ethical Practice: Advocacy/Moral Agency; Caring Practices; Response to Diversity; Facilitation of Learning; Collaboration; Systems Thinking; Clinical Inquiry	20%