A Client Has a History of Alcohol Abuse

A client has a history of alcohol abuse.Which pain relief regimen does the nurse anticipate if morphine (MS Contin) is given for pain?

A) A higher dose of opioids will be needed to provide effective pain relief.
B) A lower dose of opioids will be needed to provide effective pain relief.
C) The appropriate drug selection is an opioid agonist-antagonist combination.
D) The client will receive no pain relief from the morphine.