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    Ati Rn Paediatrics 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Incorrect. While Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe adverse effect of some medications, it is not commonly associated with morphine.B. Prolonged wound healing. Incorrect. Morphine does not typically affect wound healing.C. Nausea. Correct. Nausea is a common side effect of opioids like morphine.D. Renal failure. Incorrect. While morphine can have some effects on renal function, it is not commonly associated with causing renal failure directly.

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