A Patient with Terminal Cancer-Related Pain and a History of Opioid

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with terminal cancer-related pain and a history of opioid abuse complains of breakthrough pain 2 hours before the next dose of sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) is due. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Use distraction by talking about things the patient enjoys.
• B)Suggest the use of alternative therapies such as heat or cold.
• C)Administer the prescribed PRN immediate-acting morphine.
• D)Consult with the doctor about increasing the MS Contin dose.

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