The Patient Has Morphine Sulfate Ordered for Pain Every 4

question 36

Multiple Choice

The patient has morphine sulfate ordered for pain every 4 hours "prn." The patient complains of severe pain and usually requests more morphine an hour before it is due.The nurse should: (Select all that apply. )

• A)Request a "placebo order" from the physician.
• B)Offer the patient medication "around the clock" instead of "prn."
• C)Offer the patient massage between medication doses.
• D)Offer the patient a nonopioid medication between morphine doses if ordered.

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