Morphine 10 Mg IV Every 4 to 6 Hours Prn

question 17

Multiple Choice

Morphine 10 mg IV every 4 to 6 hours prn is ordered for a patient with a pancreatic tumor who has a distant history of opioid abuse. After 3 days of receiving the morphine every 6 hours, the patient tells the nurse that the medication is needed more frequently to control the pain. The best initial action by the nurse is to

• A) administer the morphine every 4 hours as needed.
• B) consult with the doctor about initiating an appropriate weaning protocol for the morphine.
• C) remind the patient that the previous substance abuse increases the risk for addiction.
• D) use alternative therapies such as heat or cold.

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