Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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A client is prescribed and receiving hydromorphone. Upon assessment the client's respiratory rate is 11 breaths per minutes. What is the most appropriate next action by the nurse?
A. Administer the hydromorphone as scheduled
B. Apply oxygen before hydromorphone administration
C. Hold the hydromorphone and contact the prescriber
D. Discontinue the hydromorphone
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