Complaints of upper back pain

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An FNP is the only provider working in an urgent care clinic when a 58-year-old man comes in with complaints of upper back pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The FNP holds a certification from the AANP and an advanced nursing license with legend drug prescriptive authority. Determine the services the FNP can provide for this patient. Ordering home health for the patient Ordering morphine for pain relief Ordering a chest X-ray and interpreting the results Asking the medical assistant to call in the patient's medication.

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