A 91-year-old nursing home resident has been receiving meperidine (Demerol) injections for right shoulder pain. During the morning assessment, the nurse finds the resident irritable and jumpy. Which of the following nursing actions and rationales is appropriate?
A) Administer a dose of Demerol because these are symptoms of pain in an elderly patient.
B) Administer a dose of Demerol because the patient is exhibiting signs of withdrawal.
C) Notify the RN or physician that the resident may be experiencing toxic effects of Demerol.
D) Assess the patient's pain level before determining the appropriate dose of Demerol to administer.
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