A Terminally Ill Older Client with Ongoing Pain Is Prescribed

question 18

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill older client with ongoing pain is prescribed an increased dose of morphine. What is the best way for the nurse to manage this new dose?

• A) Ensure the client is medicated on schedule and when needed.
• B) Continue the previous dose until the client exhibits increased pain.
• C) Slowly increase the current dose until the new dose is achieved.
• D) Hold the next dose if the client's respiratory rate decreases.

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