Which of the following objective assessment data does the nurse know to obtain before administering any opioid?
A)
Pain level as stated by client
B)
Any nausea the client might be feeling
C)
Color of skin
D)
Respiratory rate
D
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a. cooking methods used in food preparation. b. entire nutrient and fiber content. c. individual serving size. d. trademark versus the generic labeling.
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1. bile and insulin. 2. bile and pancreatic lipase. 3. pancreatic lipase and cholesterol. 4. bile and amino acids.