An older adult recently had a hysterectomy and has requested some medication for pain.The physician leaves an order for meperidine (Demerol).Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Meperidine (Demerol)is included among the Beers criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.Morphine,codeine,and hydromorphone are acceptable medications for the older adult that the nurse could suggest to the physician.Assessing the client's pain and monitoring respiratory rate are important interventions for any client receiving narcotic analgesics,but in this case,client safety is best ensured by not administering inappropriate drugs.Iron supplements can be administered without regard to Demerol.

An Older Adult Recently Had a Hysterectomy and Has Requested