Question

A client is experiencing severe pain related to increased ICP. Which analgesic would be ordered for this client to help alleviate pain?

Answer 1

Codeine

Step-by-step explanation:

Codeine is used to treat mild and medium pains.

Answer 2

Codeine

Step-by-step explanation:

Intracranial pressure is associated with increasing pressure in the skull which may damage the brain causing coma, seizure and even death.

Codeine is the preferred choice of drug as other opioids affect the accuracy of the measurement of neurological functions. They lead to constriction of the pupil and depress level of consciousness