The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing pain. …
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing pain. The order reads Demerol 50 mg IM q6h. The nurse prepares the medication. Which of the following is true regarding federal law requirements related to controlled substances?
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The nurse is bathing an 82-year-old patient who is bedridden following a stroke. During the bath, the nurse notes a reddened area on the patient’s sacrum that does not blanch when pressed. Which of the following is the priority action?
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