The hospice nurse receives an order to administer nebulized morphine to all of the following patients. For which of the following patients would the nurse Select all that apply.

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The hospice nurse receives an order to administer nebulized morphine to all of the following patients. For which of the following patients would the nurse  Select all that apply.

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Nebulized morphine is commonly used for patients with chronic bronchitis and end-stage emphysema to relieve their symptoms of dyspnea or shortness of breath. Patients with end-stage renal failure and hepatic cancer may have impaired drug metabolism and excretion, making them more vulnerable to the adverse effects of the drug. The decision to use it for the patient with ovarian cancer would depend on the individual patient's condition and symptoms. Therefore, nebulized morphine would not be appropriate for patients with end-stage renal failure, hepatic cancer, or ovarian cancer.

The Hospice Nurse Receives an Order to Administer Nebulized Morphine