A patient is prescribed morphine sulfate 4.0 mg intravenously for postoperative pain. Which action should the nurse take before administering the medication?
1) Monitor the patient's respiratory status.
2) Auscultate the patient's heart sounds.
3) Check blood pressure in supine and sitting positions.
4) Monitor the patient for psychological drug dependence.
ANS: 1
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Ordered: heparin infusion at 20 units/kg/h On hand: 25,000 units heparin/500 mL D5W The patient weighs 225 lb. The hourly dose is: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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