A patient with a newly fractured femur reports a pain level of 8/10 and analgesic medication is not due for another 50 minutes. Which action should the nurse take first?

Name: A patient with a newly fractured femur reports a pain level of 8/10 and analgesic medication is not due for another 50 minutes. Which action should the nurse take first?
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The nurse should notify the RN or physician because the patient's pain level is high and analgesic medication is not due for another 50 minutes.

A Patient with a Newly Fractured Femur Reports a Pain