NUR 2503 ATI MED SURG PROCTORED 2022 -STUDY GUIDE

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When administering IV morphine every 3-4 hrs PRN post op. What are the nurses' interventions? ● Administer drug over 5 mins ● Tell the patient to ask for assistance getting out of bed Rational... e–Morphine is an opioid agonist used to provide analgesia in clients with moderate to severe pain. When given intravenously, it has a rapid onset of action and should be given over 5 minutes. Pain assessment should be performed before the administration of morphine and at 20 minutes after IV administration. During administration, the level of consciousness and vital signs should be assessed periodically; when the respiratory rate <10/minute, the nurse should assess sedation. Morphine can cause sedation, so clients should be instructed about potential drowsiness or dizziness and should call for assistance when getting out of bed or ambulating. Clients should be advised to change position cautiously to minimize the risk of orthostatic hypotension. Clients who are on prolonged bed rest or who are immobilized should breathe deeply, cough, and turn to prevent atelectasis. Atelectasis is a concern in postoperative clients who may avoid deep breathing due to pain [Show More]

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