219) The nurse is caring for a patient with a hydromorphone (Dilaudid) PCA set at a basal rate of 0.1 mg per hour, with a 0.1 mg bolus every 10 minutes. The nurse finds the patient stuporous and difficult to arouse. After treating and stabilizing the patient, the nurse should:
A. Notify the physician and request a lower basal rate
B. Check the PCA pump to verify that the settings are correct
C. Request that the PCA be discontinued
D. Ask the patient to rate his pain

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