The patient has morphine sulphate prescribed for pain every 4 hours as needed (prn) .The patient complains of severe pain and usually requests more morphine an hour before it is due.The nurse should (Select all that apply.)
A) request a "placebo prescription" from the physician.
B) offer the patient medication around the clock instead of prn.
C) offer the patient massage between medication doses.
D) offer the patient a nonopioid medication between morphine doses if prescribed.
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