The patient has been taking oral oxycodone for 5 months and has experienced relief of pain caused by a bulging disc in the lower back. The patient presents to the clinic to report breakthrough pain that is more severe than before treatment. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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The 24-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of malaise and intractable sore throat with onset 24 hours previously. Upon assessment, the nurse notes swollen cervical lymph nodes and a temperature of 39.3°C. The patient denies nasal discharge or cough. Which question by the nurse is most important?
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