Prior to administering morphine to a 10-year-old child, the nurse reviews the adverse effects of the drug. Which system is primarily affected by the drug, causing most of the adverse effects?
A) Central nervous system
B) Peripheral nervous system
C) Digestive system
D) Musculoskeletal system
Ans: A
Opioid agonists, such as morphine, are associated with numerous adverse effects, resulting primarily from their depressant action on the central nervous system.
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a. Use adult diapers. b. Put a sign on the bathroom door. c. Limit fluid intake to 1,000 ml daily. d. Take the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.
A nurse is performing an assessment of a patient with suicidal ideation. Which question would the nurse most likely ask to determine the degree of planning?
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