A Nurse Is Administering Morphine Sulfate to a Postoperative Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a postoperative patient. Which are appropriate routine nursing actions when giving this drug? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Counting respirations before and after giving the medication
• B) Encouraging physical activity and offering increased fluids
• C) Monitoring the patient's blood pressure closely for hypertension
• D) Palpating the patient's lower abdomen every 4 to 6 hours
• E) Requesting an order for methylnaltrexone [Relistor] to prevent constipation

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