An Older Client Receiving a Low Dose of Oral Morphine

question 17

Multiple Choice

An older client receiving a low dose of oral morphine for chronic pain feels sleepy when taking the medication. What should the nurse explain to the client about this analgesic?

• A) "Lowering the dose may reduce these feelings."
• B) "Unfortunately you will need to change medications."
• C) "Feeling sleepy is an unfortunate problem with morphine."
• D) "Once you develop a tolerance to the medications, this will improve."

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