Which patient with pain should the nurse assess first?

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This patient's respiratory rate indicates possible respiratory depression.The risk for oversedation is greatest in the first 4 hours after transfer from the postanesthesia care unit.Patients should be reassessed 30 minutes after receiving IV opioids for pain.A scheduled oral mediation does not need to be administered exactly at the scheduled time.A sedation scale of 2 indicates adequate pain control from hydromorphone.

Which Patient with Pain Should the Nurse Assess First