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Following a Cesarean Birth, Intrathecal Morphine Is Administered to the Patient

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Following a cesarean birth, intrathecal morphine is administered to the patient for postoperative pain management. Of which fact about intrathecal morphine therapy is the nurse aware? Select all that apply.


A) An anesthesiologist or CRNA administers it intrathecally.
B) The nurse needs to closely monitor for common side effects.
C) The drug produces generalized CNS depression.
D) The recommended dose is 10 to 15 mg.
E) The drug alters perception of and response to painful stimuli.

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