A Patient Who Uses Extended-Release Morphine Sulfate (MS Contin) for Chronic

A patient who uses extended-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) for chronic abdominal pain caused by ovarian cancer asks the nurse to administer the prescribed hydrocodone (Vicodin) tablets, but the patient is asleep when the nurse returns with the medication. Which action is best for the nurse to take?

A) Wake the patient and administer the hydrocodone.
B) Wait until the patient wakes up and reassess the pain.
C) Consult with the health care provider about changing the MS Contin dose.
D) Suggest the use of nondrug therapies for pain relief instead of additional opioids.

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