Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with metastatic cancer who is prescribed morphine for bone pain. Which information from the client indicates to the nurse an understanding of the medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Morphine causes constipation, so monitoring bowel movements and using a stool softener demonstrates understanding. Agitation/insomnia, benzodiazepine timing, and grapefruit juice are not primary concerns.