NCLEX Question of the Day
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies QID 58
A patient with a history of opioid abuse is admitted with severe pain following a motor vehicle accident. The healthcare provider prescribes morphine for pain control. What is the nurse's priority consideration in administering this medication?
Explanation
It's crucial to adequately assess the patient's pain and administer the prescribed morphine as needed while closely monitoring for adverse effects like respiratory depression. Withholding necessary pain medication or adjusting the dose without provider guidance is not appropriate. While alternative pain management techniques can be beneficial, they should not replace pharmacological intervention when it's needed for adequate pain control.
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