Question

a client is about to start taking oral morphine to treat acute pain from an injury. which of the following instructions should you include when talking with the client about taking morphine? select all that apply a take it with food. b rise slowly from sitting or reclining. c take it on a fixed schedule. d increase fluid and fiber intake. e do not take it before driving.

Explanation:

• A. Take it with food: Morphine can cause nausea. Taking it with food helps reduce this side - effect.
• B. Rise slowly from sitting or reclining: Morphine can cause orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions). Rising slowly helps prevent falls due to dizziness.
• C. Take it on a fixed schedule: For acute pain, especially with a short - acting opioid like oral morphine (immediate - release), it should be taken on a fixed schedule (e.g., every 4 hours) to maintain therapeutic levels and control pain effectively.
• D. Increase fluid and fiber intake: Morphine causes constipation. Increasing fluid and fiber helps relieve constipation.
• E. Do not take it before driving: Morphine can cause drowsiness and impair reaction times, increasing the risk of accidents if driving.

Answer:

A. Take it with food, B. Rise slowly from sitting or reclining, C. Take it on a fixed schedule, D. Increase fluid and fiber intake, E. Do not take it before driving.