The nurse is caring for a patient that is receiving intravenous morphine sulfate.The patient breaks out in hives and begins to itch.What should the nurse do first?

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The drug should be stopped immediately so that the patient does not receive any more of the medication.After completing this priority intervention,the nurse should then obtain the patient's vital signs,report all findings to the charge nurse,and administer the prescribed antihistamine.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient That Is Receiving