A patient with a terminal illness is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Which medications should the nurse consider appropriate for the patient at this time?
Select all that apply.
1. Furosemide (Lasix)
2. Ondansetron (Zofran)
3. Meperidine (Demerol)
4. Morphine sulfate (Morphine)
5. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Correct Answer: 2, 5
Nausea, with or without vomiting, is a common problem in dying patients. If the patient is conscious and complains of nausea, antiemetics such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) or ondansetron (Zofran) should be administered. Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic. Meperidine (Demerol) is an analgesic that can metabolize into products that could lead to seizure activity. Morphine sulfate (Morphine) is an analgesic, which could be causing this patient's nausea and vomiting.
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