The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a client's intravenous injection of morphine sulfate, 15 mg, given for pain. How soon should the nurse expect the client to begin to get some relief?
1. 1-5 minutes
2. 10-15 minutes
3. 20-30 minutes
4. 1-2 hours
Answer: 1
1. Medication given by the intravenous route should begin working within 1-5 minutes.
2. Medication given by the intravenous route should begin working within 1-5 minutes.
3. Medication given by the intravenous route should begin working within 1-5 minutes.
4. Medication given by the intravenous route should begin working within 1-5 minutes.
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