The nurse administers morphine sulfate 4 mg IV to a client for treatment of severe pain. Which of the following assessments requires immediate nursing interventions?
a.) Blood pressure 110/70
b.) The client is drowsy.
c.) Pain is unrelieved in 15 minutes.
d.) Respiratory rate 10/minute
Answer: d.) Respiratory rate 10/minute
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