A postoperative client is receiving morphine for pain. For which side effects does the nurse monitor this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypotension
b. Respiratory depression
c. Constipation
d. Increased intracranial pressure
e. Altered bleeding times
A, B, C
Morphine can cause hypotension, respiratory depression, constipation, and urinary retention. In-creased intracranial pressure is a side effect of butorphanol tartrate (Stadol), and altered bleeding times can occur owing to combination drugs that contain aspirin or ibuprofen.
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