An Older Adult Is Admitted to the Hospital After a Serious

An older adult is admitted to the hospital after a serious fall. When noting that the client has been prescribed meperidine (Demerol) for muscle pain, the nurse:

A) administers the medication so as to prevent the client from developing the fear of pain.
B) questions the client and family concerning any allergies to analgesic medications.
C) calls the physician to question the appropriateness of this medication order.
D) conducts a pain assessment and determines the client's need for an analgesic medication.