The nurse is administering pain medication for several patients. Which patient does the nurse administer medication to first?
a. The patient who needs to take a scheduled dose of maintenance pain medication
b. The patient who needs to be premedicated before walking
c. The patient with a PCA running who needs to have the syringe replaced
d. The patient who is experiencing 8/10 pain and has a STAT order for pain medication
Answer: D
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