A Terminally Ill Older Client with Ongoing Pain Is Prescribed

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill older client with ongoing pain is prescribed an increased dose of morphine. What is the best way for the nurse to manage this new dose?

A) Ensure the client is medicated on schedule and when needed.
B) Continue the previous dose until the client exhibits increased pain.
C) Slowly increase the current dose until the new dose is achieved.
D) Hold the next dose if the client's respiratory rate decreases.