Client is experiencing acute pain

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A nurse is caring for a client who receives an opioid antagonist through the IV route. The client is experiencing acute pain. Which would be important for the nurse to do when monitoring and managing the client's acute pain? Administer the drug IV through a rapid bolus. Monitor the client's blood pressure and pulse frequently for changes. Review circumstances that led to the use of an opioid antagonist. Reduce the dose administered to the client according to prescription.

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