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The Registered Nurse (RN) Is Providing Nursing Care with a Licensed

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The registered nurse (RN) is providing nursing care with a licensed practical nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel.  The RN administers hydromorphone 1.5 mg IVP per STAT order to a client with severe abdominal pain.  Three hours later, the client rates pain as a 9 on a scale of 0-10 and requests pain medication.  What is the most appropriate action for the RN to take?


A) Administer the hydromorphone
B) Ask the licensed practical nurse to administer the medication
C) Ask the unlicensed assistive personnel to take repeat vital signs
D) Contact the health care provider

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