A Patient Is Started on Morphine Via Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)to

A patient is started on morphine via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to control persistent cancer pain.The nurse knows that to prevent central nervous system (CNS) depression the patient should do which of the following?

A) Monitor IV site for patency.
B) Monitor the patient closely for the 15 minutes.
C) Record baseline blood pressure and respiratory rates before the start of the medication.
D) Give a small dose of naloxone prior to starting the morphine.

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