
A client has been in a motor vehicle accident and sustained significant injuries. The client is in shock and is semi-conscious, but is restless and moaning. The family is concerned the client is in pain and demands the nurse administer ordered morphine. The priority action by the nurse is to
A) check the client's oxygen saturation.
B) give morphine as ordered, slowly.
C) politely decline their request.
D) reposition the client.
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