Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Urinary retention is an adverse effect of morphine, which inhibits bladder contractions. Tachycardia, lacrimation, and hypertension are not typical morphine side effects; bradycardia and hypotension are more common.