Author Question: A client severely injured in an auto accident has been receiving morphine sulfate intramuscularly ... (Read 55 times)

Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client severely injured in an auto accident has been receiving morphine sulfate intramuscularly (IM) for pain for several weeks. The physician has increased the prescribed dosage of morphine for the client.

What type of adverse drug reaction does this situation represent? a. cumulation c. summation
b. potentiation d. tolerance

Question 2

Subjective data differs from objective data in that subjective data is usually:

a. concretely measurable c. observable
b. obtained from the client d. totally unreliable

ebe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Drug tolerance occurs when the body is so accustomed to a specific drug that larger doses are needed to produce the desired therapeutic effect.

Answer to Question 2

B
Data collected during assessment are either subjective (obtained from the client's perspective, including feelings, perceptions, and concerns) or objective (observable and measurable). Objective data are obtained through standard assessment techniques performed during the client's physical examination and from any laboratory and diagnostic testing. Objective data contribute to validation of subjective data.