A dying patient is receiving 2 mg of morphine sulfate every hour. The patient's daughter is worried about oversedation. What does the nurse explain that this small dose of morphine controls?
a. Dyspnea
b. Pain
c. Hallucinations
d. Fatigue
ANS: A
Administering frequent, small doses of morphine sulfate is standard protocol to reduce end-of-life air hunger. One dose is not enough for euthanasia.
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