A Patient Who Has Just Started Taking Sustained-Release Morphine Sulfate

A patient who has just started taking sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) for chronic pain complains of nausea and abdominal fullness. The most appropriate initial action by the nurse is to

A) consult with the health care provider about using a different opioid.
B) administer the ordered metoclopramide (Reglan) 10 mg IV.
C) tell the patient that the nausea will subside in about a week.
D) order the patient a clear liquid diet until the nausea decreases.

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