The Nurse Administers a Narcotic to a Client Who Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse administers a narcotic to a client who is still complaining of severe pain 15 minutes after administration of the drug. What is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

• A) "You should be feeling relief in just a few minutes."
• B) "I'll call the doctor to see if I can give you some more."
• C) "You're going to have to tough it out until your next dose."
• D) "I'll call the pharmacist to see what he says about it."

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