The nurse is collecting data for an anxious patient who reports dyspnea. Data collection findings include diaphoresis; retractions; pink, frothy sputum; blood pressure 174/86 mm Hg; pulse 116 beats/min; and respirations 32/min
After morphine is given, which of these findings indicate the patient is having a desired response to the morphine?
a. Slow, shallow respirations
b. Lethargy
c. Reduced blood pressure
d. Increased pulmonary pressures
ANS: C
C. Morphine reduces preload, afterload, and anxiety. Reduced blood pressure reflects a desired effect of the morphine. A, B, and D are undesired effects.
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