The nurse has administered a pain medication to a patient by an IV infusion. The nurse should reassess the patient's response to the pain medication within _____ minutes
a. 5
b. 15
c. 30
d. 60
ANS: B
If pain medication is given, then the nurse should reassess the patient's response in 15 minutes for IV administration or 1 hour for oral administration.
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