A nurse has administered 8.0 mg morphine sulfate to an adult client in severe pain. What would the nurse evaluate as positive outcomes of this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min
b. Heart rate of 80 beats/minute
c. Blood pressure 180/110 mm Hg
d. Restlessness
e. Absence of facial grimacing
f. Verbalization of pain relief
g. Ability to take deep breaths
ANS: B, E, F, G
These indicate relief of pain and represent normal vital and objective signs.
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