A Patient Who Is Receiving Sustained-Release Morphine Sulfate (MS Contin)every

A patient who is receiving sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) every 12 hours for chronic pain experiences level 9 (0 to 10 scale) breakthrough pain and anxiety.Which action by the nurse is best?

A) Provide amitriptyline (Elavil) 10 mg orally.
B) Administer lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg orally.
C) Offer ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 to 800 mg orally.
D) Give immediate-release morphine 30 mg orally.

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