The nurse is administering an as-needed pain medication to a child. What is the highest priority for the nurse in this situation?
A) Double-check the medication calculation with another nurse
B) Check the last time the medication was given
C) Ask the child to explain the pain the child is having
D) Document the effect of the medication within one hour of administration
Ans: B
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