What is morphine used for?

morphine is a Opioid used for: Moderate-severe pain, ACS, dyspnea at end of life.

What should nurses monitor with morphine?

Watch: RR, sedation scale, BP. Key nursing points: RR AND sedation level before and after — sedation precedes respiratory depression Stacks with benzos/sleep aids — check the MAR

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Q: What are key side effects of morphine?

Respiratory depression, Sedation, Constipation.

Opioid

What it's for

Moderate-severe pain, ACS, dyspnea at end of life

Nursing considerations

RR AND sedation level before and after — sedation precedes respiratory depression
Stacks with benzos/sleep aids — check the MAR
Treat the constipation before it's a problem
Antidote: naloxone

Key side effects

Respiratory depressionSedationConstipation

📈 Watch

RR, sedation scale, BP

Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.

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