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

question 19

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 best initial action by the nurse is to

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

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Definitions:

Schizoid Personalities

Individuals characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, and emotional coldness.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists

Scholars and practitioners who believe that psychological problems arise from faulty or negative thinking and behaviors, and that changing these can lead to improved mental health.

Emotional Cues

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Schizoid Disorders

A cluster of mental conditions characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.