How long after the administration of a parenteral pain medication will the nurse complete the next pain assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?

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The nurse should complete the next pain assessment 30 minutes after the administration of a parenteral pain medication as it allows enough time for the medication to take effect. Waiting for an hour or two may result in delay of re-administration or adjustment of the drug dose. However, waiting for only 10 minutes may not be enough time for the medication to take full effect, and the pain may still be present.

How Long After the Administration of a Parenteral Pain Medication