Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The physician orders Morphine Sulfate 2-4 mg IV push every 2 hours prn pain for a client who has postoperative pain following abdominal surgery. Prior to performing an abdominal dressing change with packing at 10 AM, the nurse assesses the client's pain level as 1 on a scale of 0 = no pain to 10 = the worst pain. The client is awake and oriented and vital signs are within normal limits. The nurse reviews the pain medication record (see chart). The nurse should:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
With a pain level of 1, the client does not require morphine (prn order). Performing the dressing change is appropriate, as the pain is minimal and manageable.