Multiple Choice
A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain of 7 (on 0 to 10 scale) "whenever I take a deep breath." Which action will the nurse take next?
A) Auscultate for breath sounds.
B) Administer the PRN morphine.
C) Have the patient cough forcefully.
D) Notify the patient's health care provider.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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