A 1-Day-Postoperative Client Has Both Morphine Sulfate (MS) and Meperidine

question 31

Multiple Choice

A 1-day-postoperative client has both morphine sulfate (MS) and meperidine (Demerol) prescribed for pain. Upon which assessment would the nurse decide to give the meperidine rather than the morphine sulfate?

• A)Pain has increased from a 2/10 to a 6/10
• B)B/P 110/58, pulse 62 BPM
• C)Temperature 99.2°F, respirations 10/min
• D)Awake, alert, and oriented - 3

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