Mrs.Morgan,29,is demanding more pain medication,even though the maximum amount ordered by the physician has been administrated to her.Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates respect for Mrs.Morgan's autonomy?

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By calling the physician to request further orders for pain management, the nurse is demonstrating respect for Mrs.Morgan's autonomy by advocating for her right to make decisions about her own pain management. The other options do not demonstrate respect for her autonomy. Reassuring her or documenting her pain tolerance may be helpful in addressing her concerns, but it does not address her request for more pain medication. Suspecting her of drug seeking behavior is assuming ulterior motives and is not respectful of her autonomy.

MrsMorgan,29,is Demanding More Pain Medication,even Though the Maximum Amount Ordered