A 1-Day-Postoperative Client Has Both Morphine Sulfate (MS) and Meperidine

Multiple Choice

A 1-day-postoperative client has both morphine sulfate (MS) and meperidine (Demerol) prescribed for pain. Upon which assessment would the nurse decide to give the meperidine rather than the morphine sulfate?

A) Pain has increased from a 2/10 to a 6/10
B) B/P 110/58, pulse 62 BPM
C) Temperature 99.2°F, respirations 10/min
D) Awake, alert, and oriented - 3