Question

After 5 days of hospitalization, a client who is receiving morphine sulfate for pain control asks for pain medication with increasing frequency and exhibits increased anxiety and restlessness. the vital signs are within normal ranges. what is a possible cause of this behavior?

Answer 1

Tolerance to the dose of morphine.
Tolerance to a regular opioid dose can develop with frequent use. The client experiences increased discomfort, asks for medication more frequently, and exhibits anxious and restless behavior, actions which are often misinterpreted as indicative of developing dependence or addiction. The client's symptoms do not suggest that the dosage is too high. Addiction is a psychological condition in which a client takes drugs for nontherapeutic reasons. This client is receiving morphine for pain control. There are no data given about the client's coping mechanism

Answer 2

Tolerance to a regular opioid dose can develop with frequent use. The client experiences increased discomfort, asks for medication more frequently, and exhibits anxious and restless behavior, actions which are often misinterpreted as indicative of developing dependence or addiction. The client's symptoms do not suggest that the dosage is too high. Addiction is a psychological condition in which a client takes drugs for nontherapeutic reasons. This client is receiving morphine for pain control. There are no data given about the client's coping mechanism