{"id":137042,"date":"2024-09-12T06:27:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T06:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137042"},"modified":"2024-09-12T06:27:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T06:27:40","slug":"the-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-morphine-sulfate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/12\/the-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-morphine-sulfate\/","title":{"rendered":"The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate, an opioid analgesic, to a client who reports pain at level 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which action should the nurse take first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Assess the client\u2019s respiratory rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Check the client\u2019s allergy history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Review the client\u2019s medication record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Verify the dosage with another nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>B. Check the client\u2019s allergy history.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Administering morphine sulfate, a potent opioid analgesic, requires careful consideration of the client\u2019s safety. The first action a nurse should take before giving any medication is to verify if the client has any <strong>allergies<\/strong>. This includes allergies to medications, particularly opioids, as opioid allergies or intolerances can lead to serious reactions like <strong>anaphylaxis<\/strong> (a life-threatening allergic reaction) or other adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why <strong>checking allergy history<\/strong> comes first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Patient Safety<\/strong>: Ensuring the client isn\u2019t allergic to morphine or opioids is crucial. Administering a medication to which the patient is allergic can result in a medical emergency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard Protocol<\/strong>: Allergy checks are a fundamental part of safe medication administration practices. Even if the patient has received opioids before, there is still a chance of developing a sensitivity or allergy over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding Adverse Reactions<\/strong>: Morphine is known for potential side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and, in rare cases, allergic reactions. Checking the client\u2019s allergy history helps mitigate the risk of adverse drug events.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>While the other options are important in the medication administration process, they follow after verifying allergies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Assessing the respiratory rate<\/strong> is critical, especially for opioids, which can cause respiratory depression. However, checking for allergies comes first because allergies present an immediate and significant risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Reviewing the medication record<\/strong> helps ensure the nurse is aware of other drugs the patient is taking, which could interact with morphine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Verifying the dosage with another nurse<\/strong> may be required for high-alert medications, but it is not the first action unless the medication has already been deemed appropriate for the patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the nurse\u2019s first priority is to <strong>check the allergy history<\/strong> to ensure patient safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate, an opioid analgesic, to a client who reports pain at level 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which action should the nurse take first? A.Assess the client\u2019s respiratory rate. B.Check the client\u2019s allergy history. C.Review the client\u2019s medication record. D.Verify the dosage with another nurse. 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