A Patient Who Is Receiving Sustained-Release Morphine Sulfate (MS Contin)every

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient who is receiving sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) every 12 hours for chronic pain experiences level 9 (0 to 10 scale) breakthrough pain and anxiety.Which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Provide amitriptyline (Elavil) 10 mg orally.
• B) Administer lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg orally.
• C) Offer ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 to 800 mg orally.
• D) Give immediate-release morphine 30 mg orally.

Understand the application of different learning domains in patient education.

Understand how to evaluate postoperative vital signs and select appropriate nursing interventions.

Ability to identify correct techniques for measuring vital signs, including the selection of appropriate sites for pulse measurement.

Recognize changes in vital signs that necessitate close monitoring or follow-up.

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