A Patient Is Started on Morphine Via Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)to

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is started on morphine via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to control persistent cancer pain.The nurse knows that to prevent central nervous system (CNS) depression the patient should do which of the following?

• A) Monitor IV site for patency.
• B) Monitor the patient closely for the 15 minutes.
• C) Record baseline blood pressure and respiratory rates before the start of the medication.
• D) Give a small dose of naloxone prior to starting the morphine.

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