Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine sulfate 2 mg IV every 4 hr PRN for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Monitoring respiratory rate prevents overdose risks (e.g., respiratory depression) with morphine. It's given slowly, diluted in less volume, and stored securely.