A Patient with Deep Partial-Thickness Burns Experiences Severe Pain Associated

A patient with deep partial-thickness burns experiences severe pain associated with nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be most useful in decreasing the patient's nausea?

A) The patient NPO for 2 hours before and after dressing changes.
B) Avoid performing dressing changes close to the patient's mealtimes.
C) Administer the prescribed morphine sulfate before dressing changes.
D) Give the ordered prochlorperazine (Compazine) before dressing changes.

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