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10 October, 16:37

The nurse is caring for a frail, older adult client who is experiencing pain. at the client care meeting, the family asks if it is safe for the client to receive narcotics. the nurse is aware that the client is receiving hydromorphone hydrochloride for pain. what is the nurse's most appropriate response to this family?

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  1. 10 October, 17:13
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    The nurse should refer the patient's family to the patient's doctor. The nurse is only responsible for carrying out the doctor's orders, not for prescribing the medicine or even for discussing treatment plans with the patient or patient's family.
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