Multiple Choice
The nurse administers an opioid analgesic to an older male adult postoperative patient on a surgical unit.Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement before leaving the patient's room?
A) Place the call bell within reach.
B) Position the patient comfortably.
C) Offer toileting and a sip of water.
D) Instruct him to ask for help before getting up.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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