Hydrocodone-acetaminophen

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The nurse is caring for several postoperative clients prescribed "hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5/300 mg 1-2 tabs q6h" which has already been administered at different times during the shift. When one client requests pain medication, which important medication administration "right" would the nurse check first before administering the medication? How much medication should be given? Is it time for the client to have more medication? Is this the right client? Did the pharmacy provide the correct medication?

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