A patient with myocardial infarction is treated with intravenous morphine sulfate for chest pain. Which nursing action has the highest priority when administering this medication?
1. Determine the patient's sedation level.
2. Check breath sounds every 15 minutes.
3. Observe for signs of opioid addiction.
4. Assess for medication infiltration into tissues.
Answer: 1
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