The nurse is caring for a patient who has a 36-hour-old fractured femur and is in traction. Morphine 10 mg is ordered every 3 hours as needed. The patient had morphine, 10 mg IM, 3 hours ago and is reporting pain of 8. The patient is stable. Which of these actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

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The appropriate action for the nurse to take in this scenario is to give the pain medication as ordered. The patient is reporting significant pain and has not received medication in the last 3 hours. It is important to manage the patient's pain to promote comfort and prevent further complications.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a 36-Hour-Old