A nurse receives an order for morphine sulfate (Astramorph) to be administered as an intravenous push (IVP) for severe pain. When giving morphine sulfate (Astramorph) IVP, the nurse understands that this medication needs to be pushed for how long to prevent adverse reactions?

A. Pushing morphine too quickly (within 30 to 60 seconds) can increase the risk of adverse effects. B. To reduce the risk of respiratory depression, hypotension, and other adverse effects, morphine sulfate should be administered slowly over 1 to 2 minutes when given intravenously. C. Pushing over 4 to 5 minutes is excessive and unnecessary for morphine IVP administration. D. Pushing morphine too quickly (4 to 5 seconds) can cause serious complications, including respiratory depression.