A Young Adult Postoperative Patient Is Receiving Morphine 2 to 4

A young adult postoperative patient is receiving morphine 2 to 4 mg IV every 2 hours PRN pain. The last dose was 3 mg given 2 hours ago. The patient is asleep,and the nurse notes a heart rate of 86 beats per minute and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. Which PRN medication will the nurse give this patient?

A) Diphenhydramine [Benadryl] to counter morphine side effects
B) Morphine 4 mg for increased pain, as indicated by tachycardia
C) Naloxone [Narcan] to block the effects of the morphine
D) Nothing at this time, because the patient is resting comfortably

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