Which nursing intervention would take priority following administration of a new medication?

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Monitoring the client's respiratory status would take priority following administration of a new medication as there is a risk of respiratory depression or other respiratory side effects. This is essential to ensure the client's safety and prevent any potential complications. Evaluating lab results may be important, but not as immediately necessary as monitoring the client's respiratory status. Administering additional medications for side effects or measuring client's weight may also be important, but they are not the priority following administration of a new medication.

Which Nursing Intervention Would Take Priority Following Administration of a New