A patient receiving morphine sulfate 5 mg IV every 4 hours around the clock and acetaminophen PO every 4 hours reports intense itching. Assuming all are ordered, which prn medication should the nurse administer?

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Nalbuphine (Nubain) is an opioid antagonist and can be given to relieve itching caused by opioid medications. Fentanyl and methadone are also opioids and are unlikely to relieve itching. Ibuprofen is not effective for itching.

A Patient Receiving Morphine Sulfate 5 Mg IV Every 4