A patient in a motor vehicle accident was brought into the emergency department for his injuries.After x-rays were done,the patient was found to have a fractured pelvis.Which drug would the nurse expect the physician to order for this patient because of his acute pain?
A) Meperidine (Demerol)
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C) Propoxyphene (Darvon-N)
D) Morphine sulfate
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