[Answered]: Several hours later, the nurse is reassessing…

Several hours later, the nurse is reassessing Virginia. Vital signs are temperature 37.7 C (99.8 F), pulse 82/min, respirations 18/min, blood pressure 134/88, and pulse oximeter 95% on room air. Virginia did ambulate in the hallway. They are now reporting a pain level of 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 and slight shortness of breath with activity. Virginia denies nausea and consumed a small portion of breakfast. They report passing gas but that they have not had a bowel movement since yesterday. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse administer? • Oxycodone and acetaminophen 5/325 mg PO every 3 hr PRN moderate pain • Morphine 4 mg IV every 4 hr PRN severe pain • Acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr PRN mild pain • Ondansetron 4 mg IV every 8 hr PRN nausea • Bisacodyl 10 mg/30 mL PR