The Client Receives Morphine for Pain

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client receives morphine for pain. Which comment by the client does the nurse assess to be a side effect of morphine?

• A) "My ears are constantly ringing."
• B) "I feel like I am going to throw up."
• C) "My heart feels like it is skipping beats."
• D) "I feel cold shivers all over."

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Definitions:

Goal-Directed

Behaviors or actions that are initiated and guided by objectives or desired outcomes, aimed at achieving specific goals.

Observing Others' Behavior

The process of watching the actions and reactions of individuals or groups in order to learn and understand social norms, skills, or information.

Punishment

An action that is taken to reduce the likelihood of a behavior recurring by applying an adverse stimulus or removing a positive stimulus following the behavior.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a stimulus or event strengthens or increases the probability of a response or behavior it follows.