Your client, Mrs. Johns, is experiencing pain. Which action could you take that would help ensure that her pain is minimized?
A. Make sure her room is a comfortable temperature.
B. Make sure her sleep is interrupted.
C. Make sure Mrs. Johns is fatigued by her daily activities.
D. Make sure Mrs. Johns' room is as hot as she can tolerate.
Ans: A. Make sure her room is a comfortable temperature.
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1. Administer the daily dose of the medication. 2. Report the finding to the health care provider. 3. Record the normal value on the intershift report sheet. 4. Gather data from the client related to signs of toxicity.