The nurse administers 650 mg of acetaminophen orally to a patient with a pain level of 4 out of 10.The nurse is aware that the onset of action is 30 minutes to 1 hour,the peak action is 1 to 3 hours,and the duration of action is 3 to 8 hours.After _____,the nurse should assess the patient to determine the maximum effectiveness of the medication.
A) 1 to 3 minutes
B) 30 minutes to 1 hour
C) 1 to 3 hours
D) 4 to 6 hours
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