A patient being discharged is concerned about being overmedicated because of receiving a prescription for Demerol 50 mg by mouth when 10 mg of morphine was given through the intravenous catheter in the hospital. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "All patients have more pain when they go home so the doctor is making sure you have enough medication."
B. "I will get the doctor so he can explain what is going on with your condition."
C. "The doctor is making sure that you do not have any pain once you go home."
D. "Oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV."
Answer: D
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