The nurse is preparing to administer morning medications. Which medication should the nurse administer first? 1. Hydrocodone (Vicodin), a narcotic analgesic, to the client with pain rated a 7 on pain...

The nurse is preparing to administer morning medications. Which medication should the nurse administer first?

1. Hydrocodone (Vicodin), a narcotic analgesic, to the client with pain rated a 7 on pain scale of 1–10. 2. Furosemide (Lasix), a loop diuretic, IVP to a client with 2+ pitting edema. 3. Metformin (Glucophage), a biguanide, po to a client diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. 4. Neostigmine (Prostigmin), a anticholinesterase, orally to the client diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.