Answer to Question 1
Answer: 3
1. Morphine can cause urinary retention, but that is a side effect that may be expected and is not affected by other substances.
2. Constipation is also a side effect of morphine that is not affected by other substances.
3. Morphine, alcohol, and sedatives are all CNS depressants. The nurse should ask the client about substance intake to prevent over-sedation or respiratory depression.
4. Morphine does not cause clots.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
1. Suggestions to try instead of self-harm include yelling.
2. Suggestions to try instead of self-harm include singing loudly.
3. Kicking the dog would not be appropriate behavior.
4. Suggestions to try instead of self-harm include taking a cold shower.
5. Suggestions to try instead of self-harm include counting the ceiling tiles.