The terminally ill client is prescribed morphine to help cope with increasing discomfort. A family member expresses concern that the client is on "too much morphine." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "What has the physician told you about your family member's illness?"
b. "Don't worry about that. We're following the physician's plan of care."
c. "Tell me more about what you mean by too much morphine."
d. "You should talk with your physician about this when he makes rounds."
C
Asking family members to explain what they mean by "too much morphine" serves to gain more information for the nurse. The other questions will not help the nurse obtain more information about the client's care or the family's concerns.
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