Morphine sulfate is the drug of choice for clients experiencing a cardiopulmonary emergency because it:
a. decreases both pain and anxiety
b. is a vasodilator and a bronchodilator and provides pain relief
c. relieves the severe pain usually associated with this type of emergency
d. helps restore cardiovascular function
A
Morphine sulfate assists the client with a cardiopulmonary emergency to decrease both pain and the stress associated with this condition.
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