The nurse prepares an oral opioid analgesic for the patient who has dementia and pain.After checking the patient's medication administration record (MAR) for the last administration time and the patient's response to pain medication, the nurse chooses the correct analgesic and compares the patient's picture and wristband to the medical record.Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement next?

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The most important intervention is to check the medication dose to ensure the patient receives the correct amount, preventing potential overdose or underdose.

The Nurse Prepares an Oral Opioid Analgesic for the Patient