The Spouse of a Patient Experiencing an Acute MI Does

question 48

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a patient experiencing an acute MI does not understand why the patient is receiving morphine sulfate for pain.What should the nurse explain to the patient and spouse? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Decreases anxiety
• B) Opens bronchioles
• C) Relieves chest pain
• D) Decreases preload and afterload
• E) Reduces myocardial oxygen needs

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