The nurse is providing care to a terminally ill client. The client reports constant unrelieved pain. The physician prescribes an increased morphine dosage. The nurse is concerned the dosage may hasten the client's death
Which of the following statements is most correct?
A) Managing the client's comfort cannot take priority over maintaining the client's respiratory status.
B) The nurse can be charged with a crime for administering the medication.
C) The nurse should contact the facility's attorney to review the rights of the institution.
D) The ultimate goal must be control of pain for the client.
D
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