A Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Abrupt

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the emergency department complaining of abrupt onset of midepigastric pain with radiation to the back. Cullen's sign, Turner's sign, abdominal guarding, decreased bowel sounds, and nausea and vomiting are documented. The client is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following medications is a physician most likely to prescibe to this client in order to relieve pain?

A) Morphine sulfate
B) Meperidine hydrochloride
C) Codeine sulfate
D) Neomycin