The nurse is reviewing the physician’s orders written for a male client admitted to the hospital with acute pancreatitis.. Morphine sulfate for pain

The nurse is reviewing the physician’s orders written for a male client admitted to the hospital with acute pancreatitis.

Which physician order should the nurse question if noted on the client’s chart?

a- NPO status

b- Nasogastric tube inserted

c- Morphine sulfate for pain

d- An anticholinergic medication

Answer C.
Meperidine (Demerol) rather than morphine sulfate is the medication of choice to treat pain because morphine sulfate can cause spasms in the sphincter of Oddi. Options A, B, and D are appropriate interventions for the client with acute pancreatitis.