A Client Is Receiving Intravenous Morphine Every Hour for Severe

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving intravenous morphine every hour for severe pain. The nurse assesses the client and notes a blood pressure of (90/70) mm Hg, pulse rate of 90 beats/min, and respirations of 6 breaths/min. Which action by the nurse takes priority? The nurse should

• A) administer the next dose of morphine when it is due.
• B) notify the physician about the patient's hypotension.
• C) prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan).
• D) return in 1 hour so the client can get some uninterrupted sleep.

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