The client is post -op, day 1 after an abdominal hysterectomy and is requesting morphine sulfate intravenous (IV) , which is prescribed. The client rates her pain as 8 out of 10, with 10
Being the most intense. The nurse caring for this client says to another nurse "She really doesn't look like she is in pain, maybe she is an addict." What is the best response by the other nurse?
A) "I would hold the medication until she looks like she is in pain."
B) "Maybe you could tell her to do some distraction techniques first."
C) "You could call the doctor and get an order for an oral medication."
D) "I would give the morphine; pain is subjective, and we don't know her history."
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