A client states, "I can't take the morphine now because I might need it later when the pain gets worse." Which of these responses by the nurse would be BEST?
a. "If you're afraid of becoming addicted, don't worry. The dose can be increased if that happens."
b. "I'm not going to stand here and let you suffer. You need to take the medication."
c. "The dose of morphine can safely be in-creased if the effects lessen over time. There's no need for you to suffer now."
d. "You're in charge of your pain management."
C
Unlike NSAIDS, pure agonist opioids such as morphine are not subject to the ceiling effect. As the dosage increases, pain relief increases.
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