The Nurse Is Administering Pain Medication to Several Patients

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering pain medication to several patients.Which patient does the nurse administer medication to first?

• A)The patient who needs to take a scheduled dose of maintenance pain medication.
• B)The patient who needs to be premedicated before walking.
• C)The patient with a PCA running who needs to have the syringe replaced.
• D)The patient who is experiencing 8/10 pain and has a STAT order for pain medication.

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