During Shift Report, the Night Nurse Reports That a Terminally

question 22

Multiple Choice

During shift report, the night nurse reports that a terminally ill child has developed tolerance to the prescribed morphine. Which concept should the nurse use when planning care for this child?

• A) The child is physically dependent on morphine.
• B) The child is addicted to morphine.
• C) The child is showing physical signs of withdrawal.
• D) The child will need more medication to achieve the same effect.

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