The Patient Has Morphine Sulfate Ordered for Pain Every 4

The patient has morphine sulfate ordered for pain every 4 hours "prn." The patient complains of severe pain and usually requests more morphine an hour before it is due.The nurse should:

A) Request a "placebo order" from the physician.
B) Offer the patient medication "around the clock" instead of "prn."
C) Offer the patient massage between medication doses.
D) Offer the patient a nonopioid medication between morphine doses if ordered.

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