An older client had hip replacement surgery and the surgeon prescribed morphine sulfate for pain.The client is allergic to morphine and reports pain and muscle spasms.When the nurse calls the surgeon,which medication should he or she suggest in place of the morphine?

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Cyclobenzaprine (used for muscle spasms),ketorolac,and meperidine (both used for pain)are all on the Beers list of potentially inappropriate medications for use in older adults and should not be suggested.The nurse should suggest hydromorphone hydrochloride.

An Older Client Had Hip Replacement Surgery and the Surgeon