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

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who has just started taking sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) for chronic arthritic joint pain following a traumatic injury complains of nausea and abdominal fullness.Which action should the nurse take initially?

• 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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