Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 642 of 2368

The nurse is preparing to give morphine to a client. Which condition should the nurse report to the provider before giving the dose?

  1. Mild osteoarthritis
  2. Controlled hypertension
  3. Paralytic ileus
  4. Seasonal allergies
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Correct answer: Paralytic ileus

Morphine decreases propulsive peristaltic waves and may prolong a gastrointestinal obstruction, so it should not be given with obstruction such as paralytic ileus.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Morphine. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026