The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure that has developed pulmonary edema. The client has become very anxious. What medication would the nurse expect to be ordered to assist this client's breathing and anxiety?
A) Intropin
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Morphine sulfate
D) Lasix

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Morphine sulfate is commonly used to manage anxiety and dyspnea in clients with pulmonary edema by reducing preload and afterload, which decreases the workload of the heart and improves oxygenation. Intropin is used for clients with cardiac shock, Calcium channel blockers are used in hypertension and arrhythmias, and Lasix is a diuretic used to reduce fluid overload.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Heart Failure