One Hour After Receiving Intravenous Morphine Sulfate, a Patient Reports

question 4

Multiple Choice

One hour after receiving intravenous morphine sulfate, a patient reports generalized itching. The nurse assesses the patient and notes clear breath sounds, no rash, respirations of 14 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 68 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Administer naloxone to reverse opiate overdose.
• B) Have resuscitation equipment available at the bedside.
• C) Prepare an epinephrine injection in case of an anaphylactic reaction.
• D) Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of this drug.

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