A client is in the end of life and has developed increased respiratory secretions and labored breathing. the health care provider will order which medication to decrease these symptoms?

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The health care provider will order morphine sulfate to decrease these symptoms.

What is morphine?

Morphine is given to patients to relieve moderate to severe pain. Morphine extended-release pills and capsules are used to treat severe (24-hour) pain that is unmanageable with other medications.

Morphin belongs to the class of medicines known as opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by modifying how the nervous system and brain respond to pain.

It is a powerful analgesic, but its use is restricted due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the danger of abuse.

Morphin can be used to treat acute pulmonary edoema. Meclizine (Antivert) is used to treat vertigo. Both azithromycin and ampicillin are antibiotics that are used to treat infections.

Morphine may cause side effects.

  • drowsiness
  • stomach pain and cramps
  • dry mouth
  • headache
  • nervousness
  • mood changes
  • small pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes
  • difficulty urinating or pain when urinating

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

  • slow, shallow, or irregular breathing
  • difficulty breathing
  • sleepiness
  • unable to respond or wake up
  • limp muscles
  • cold, clammy skin
  • small pupils
  • slow heartbeat
  • blurred vision
  • nausea
  • fainting

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