Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A client with acute chest pain is receiving I.V. morphine sulfate. Which of the following results are intended effects of morphine in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
Morphine reduces pain, which lowers myocardial oxygen demand (A), decreases blood pressure and heart rate through vasodilation and reduced sympathetic response (D), and alleviates anxiety and fear (E). It does not prevent ventricular remodeling or directly reduce respiratory rate in this context.