A patient says that his condition must be getting worse since he was receiving 10 mg morphine sulfate through the IV for pain but now is prescribed Demerol 50 mg by mouth at home. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

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The nurse should educate the patient that oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV and that it does not necessarily mean their condition is getting worse. This helps to alleviate any unnecessary concern or anxiety the patient may have. The other answer choices either do not address the patient's concern appropriately or provide inaccurate information.

A Patient Says That His Condition Must Be Getting Worse