The spouse of a patient experiencing an acute MI does not understand why the patient is receiving morphine sulfate for pain.What should the nurse explain to the patient and spouse? (Select all that apply.)

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Morphine sulfate is the most commonly used narcotic for MI.In addition to pain relief,morphine helps decrease anxiety,opens bronchioles,and increases peripheral blood pooling to decrease preload (blood returning to heart)and afterload (pressure within the aorta),which can help increase blood supply and oxygen to the myocardium.E.Morphine does not affect myocardial oxygen needs.

The Spouse of a Patient Experiencing an Acute MI Does