[Verified Answer]: Which action will the nurse take when…

Which action will the nurse take when assessing a patient whose medication administration record states, “Morphine sulfate 1 to 2 mg IV push q 2 hr PRN severe pain” and noting a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min and a pain scale of 8 of 10 ? geoquad Hold the drug, record the assessment, and recheck in 1 hour. geoquad Consult the primary healthcare provider and document the response. geoquad Administer 2 mg of morphine and notify the primary healthcare provider. geoquad Administer another 1 mg of morphine and revaluate the pain scale in 15 minutes.