The Nurse on a Surgical Inpatient Unit Is Caring for Several

The nurse on a surgical inpatient unit is caring for several patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A) Patient with postoperative pain who received morphine sulfate IV 15 minutes ago
B) Patient who received hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 1 hour ago and is currently asleep
C) Patient who was treated for pain just prior to return from the postanesthesia care unit
D) Patient with neuropathic pain who is scheduled to receive a dose of hydrocodone (Lortab) now

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