The patient has morphine sulfate ordered for pain every 4 hours "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. )

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Some patients exhibit drug-seeking behaviors when in fact they are seeking pain relief.Occasionally,a physician will order a placebo to discredit a patient's report of pain.This is unethical and should be avoided.Timely administration before a patient's pain becomes severe is crucial to ensure optimal relief.Pain is easier to prevent than to treat.In most circumstances,administration of pharmacological agents "around-the-clock" rather than on an "as-needed" (prn)basis is preferable.Often a combination of nonopioids and opioids is effective in managing pain.Using an integrated approach that considers both pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies in managing pain is recommended.

The Patient Has Morphine Sulfate Ordered for Pain Every 4