Which of the following objective assessment data will the nurse obtain before administering a prescribed opioid medication to a client?

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The nurse should obtain the client's respiratory rate as opioid medications can cause respiratory depression, which can be lethal. Pain level, nausea, and skin color are subjective data and may not give a clear indication of the client's physiological response to the medication.

Which of the Following Objective Assessment Data Will the Nurse