When Caring for a Patient Who Is Receiving Epidural Morphine

question 19

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who is receiving epidural morphine, which information obtained by the nurse indicates that the patient may be experiencing a side effect of the medication?

• A) The patient complains of a "pounding" headache.
• B) The patient becomes restless and agitated.
• C) The patient has not voided for over 10 hours.
• D) The patient has cramping abdominal pain.

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Definitions:

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Morale

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