A client with pancreatitis complains of abdominal pain. If the physician has prescribed all of the following medications PRN for pain for this client, identify the one the nurse should give.
A)Morphine sulfate, 5 to 10 mg IV
B)Propoxyphene HCL (Darvon), 65 mg PO
C)Meperidine (Demerol), 25 to 50 mg IV
D)Acetaminophen (Tylenol), 650 mg PO

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Meperidine (Demerol) is preferred over morphine for pancreatitis pain because morphine can cause spasm of the sphincter of Oddi, potentially worsening the condition.

A Client with Pancreatitis Complains of Abdominal Pain