Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
School-age child receiving morphineA nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Nausea. When a child is receiving morphine, nausea is a common adverse effect due to the medication's action on the gastrointestinal tract. The nurse should monitor for nausea to address it promptly and ensure the child's comfort. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (A) is a severe skin reaction mainly caused by medications other than morphine. Prolonged wound healing (B) is not a typical adverse effect of morphine. Renal failure (D) is not directly associated with morphine use in school-age children.