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Symptom Management in Palliative Care ( 2 Questions)

Question 1 of 2 :

A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and is experiencing severe pain. The client has a prescription for morphine sulfate 10 mg IV every 4 hr PRN for pain. The nurse notes that the client's pain level is 8/10 on a numeric rating scale and administers the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A Assess the client's pain level after 15 min.

B Document the administration and the client's response.

C Monitor the client's respiratory rate and level of consciousness.

D Educate the client about nonpharmacological pain relief methods.

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