Asked by Ticiana Santos on May 06, 2024
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While preparing to administer morphine sulphate to a client,the nurse realizes that the prescribed route is indicated as intramuscular (IM) .The nurse is aware that morphine sulphate is usually given subcutaneously (SC) .What action should the nurse take?
A) Administer the morphine SC
B) Administer only half the dose IM
C) Ask the pharmacist
D) Verify the order
Morphine Sulphate
A potent opiate analgesic medication used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.
Intramuscular (IM)
Referring to the administration of medication directly into the muscle tissue.
Subcutaneously (SC)
Referring to the administration of medication or fluids into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.
- Recognize the significance of verifying and re-verifying medication orders as well as the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Understand the importance of the nurse's position in safeguarding against medication errors and promoting drug safety.
Verified Answer
PC
Ponpawee ChirakunrungkiattiMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nurse should verify the order with the prescriber to ensure that the route of administration is correct. Administering a medication through a different route than prescribed can lead to adverse effects and medication errors. Asking the pharmacist may not provide sufficient information as the order was prescribed by the prescriber. Administering only half the dose IM is not appropriate as it is not based on any clinical rationale or evidence-based practice. Administering the morphine SC without verifying the order could potentially harm the client.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of verifying and re-verifying medication orders as well as the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Understand the importance of the nurse's position in safeguarding against medication errors and promoting drug safety.