The client has an order of morphine 2.5 to 5.0 mg IV q4h. He recieved 2.5mg IV 4 hours ago for pain rated at 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. He is now watching tv and visiting with family members. When asked about his pain, he rates it as a 5. His vitals signs are stable. What nursing intervention is the most appropriate?
A. Give morphine 3.5mg IV and inform him to continue watching tv because it is a distraction from the pain.
B. Give 2.5mg of morphine IV to avoid the client becoming addicted.
C. Give nothing at this time because he is not exhibiting any signs of pain.
D. Give morphine 5.0mg IV and reassess in 20 minutes.
Ans: D. Give morphine 5.0mg IV and reassess in 20 minutes.
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