Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and received morphine IV 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication was effective?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Morphine in heart failure reduces preload and anxiety, improving comfort. Decreased anxiety indicates effectiveness. Vomiting, increased respiratory rate, or low urine output suggest other issues, not therapeutic response.