The patient with third degree burns to bilateral lower legs is undergoing hydrotherapy to debride eschar tissue from the wounds. Prior to the procedure, the patient received a bolus of intravenous morphine in addition to the continuous infusion for pain control. During the procedure, the patient’s level of consciousness decreases to only rousable by painful stimuli. The patient’s temperature is 36.4°C, respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute, heart rate is 82 bpm, and oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. The nurse ends the hydrotherapy session and contacts the provider to request which intervention?
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