A Patient Who Has Just Started Taking Sustained-Release Morphine Sulfate

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has just started taking sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) for chronic pain complains of nausea and abdominal fullness. The most appropriate initial action by the nurse is to

• A) consult with the health care provider about using a different opioid.
• B) administer the ordered metoclopramide (Reglan) 10 mg IV.
• C) tell the patient that the nausea will subside in about a week.
• D) order the patient a clear liquid diet until the nausea decreases.

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