A client who is allergic to morphine has been receiving meperidine (Demerol)75-100 mg IM every 6 hours for the last 3 days.Five hours after the last dose,the client calls the nursing desk and says,I need some pain medication.I am hurting so badly that I am shaking." What should the nurse do?
Select all that apply.

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Given the client's severe pain and the onset of shaking, it is crucial to reassess the situation and potentially adjust the treatment plan. Collaboration with the healthcare provider (D) is necessary to ensure the client's safety and to consider alternative pain management strategies or dosages. Asking the client when the shaking first began (E) is important for assessing potential withdrawal symptoms, side effects, or the effectiveness of the current pain management strategy. Administering a standard dose without further assessment could be unsafe.

A Client Who Is Allergic to Morphine Has Been Receiving