Which Patient with Pain Should the Nurse Assess First

Which patient with pain should the nurse assess first?

A) Patient with postoperative pain who received morphine sulfate IV 15 minutes ago
B) Patient with neuropathic pain who has a dose of hydrocodone (Lortab) scheduled now
C) Patient who received hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 1 hour ago and currently has a sedation scale of 2
D) Patient who returned from the postanesthesia care unit 2 hours ago and has a respiratory rate of 10

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