What medication would the nurse administer to the patient in severe pain?
A) Codeine
B) Hydrocodone
C) Hydromorphone
D) Opium
C
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Hydromorphone is indicated for moderate-to-severe pain. Codeine is indicated for mild-to-moderate pain, hydrocodone is indicated for moderate pain, and opium is indicated for treatment of diarrhea and relief of moderate pain.
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