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A client is receiving oxycodone (OxyContin) postoperatively for pain. The health care provider's prescription indicates that the dose should be administered every three hours for eight doses. What should the nurse assess before administering each dose of oxycodone? a. Respiratory rate and level of consciousnessb. Color, character, and amount of urine outputc. Intravenous site and patency of the intravenous catheterd. Amount and character of drainage in the portable drainage system

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1. A client is receiving oxycodone (OxyContin) postoperatively for pain. The health care provider's prescription indicates that the dose should be administered every three hours for eight doses. What should the nurse assess before administering each dose of oxycodone?

a. Respiratory rate and level of consciousness

b. Color, character, and amount of urine output

c. Intravenous site and patency of the intravenous catheter

d. Amount and character of drainage in the portable drainage system





 
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