The nurse is performing the AM assessment on a client who is postoperative cholecystectomy.The client states he needs his pain medication.The client has meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM ordered for pain.What must the nurse assess before administering a narcotic?
A) A full set of vital signs including temperature,blood pressure,heart rate,and respirations
B) The last time the client had a bowel movement
C) The quality,intensity,location,and duration of pain
D) How long the pain has been going on
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