Patient Data Exhibits The nurse is anticipating which additional medications the healthcare provider may prescribe for the client to manage side effects while on morphine sulfate. Select the 3 medications that would be most appropriate to manage the side effects of morphine sulfate.
Explanation & Rationale
A. St. John's wort: This herbal supplement is not used to manage opioid side effects and may interact with other medications, including opioids, making it inappropriate for this purpose. B. Sildenafil: Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction and has no role in managing morphine side effects. It is unrelated to pain management or opioid-related adverse effects. C. Ondansetron: Ondansetron is an antiemetic commonly prescribed to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of morphine administration. D. Naloxone: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse severe opioid-induced respiratory depression. It is essential for emergency management of potentially life-threatening side effects of morphine. E. Meperidine: Meperidine is an opioid analgesic and is not used to treat side effects of morphine. Using another opioid would not address morphine-induced complications and may increase risk of adverse effects. F. Docusate sodium: Opioid-induced constipation is common with morphine. Docusate sodium is a stool softener used prophylactically to prevent or treat constipation associated with opioid therapy.