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A patient has just received 30 mg of codeine by mouth for pain. Five minutes later he vomits. Would you call the physici

Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:36 am
by answerhappygod
A patient has just received 30 mg of codeine by mouth for pain.
Five minutes later he vomits. Would you call the physician,
remedicate the patient, observe the emesis and take vital signs, or
explain why the patient cannot have another dose of pain
medication? Why did you choose that option?