A patient who was admitted with cardiogenic shock and is experiencing chest pain has an order for the administration of morphine for the onset of chest pain. What is the rationale for administering morphine to this patient?
A) It decreases urine output.
B) It stimulates the patient so he or she is more alert.
C) It decreases gastric secretions.
D) It dilates the blood vessels.
Ans: D
Feedback: For patients experiencing chest pain, morphine is the drug of choice because it dilates the blood vessels and controls the patient's anxiety.
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