A Patient with Myocardial Infarction Is Treated with Intravenous Morphine

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with myocardial infarction is treated with intravenous morphine sulfate for chest pain.Which nursing action has the highest priority when administering this medication?

• A)Determine the patient's sedation level.
• B)Check breath sounds every 15 minutes.
• C)Observe for signs of opioid addiction.
• D)Assess for medication infiltration into tissues.

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