The client has an order of morphine 2.5 to 5.0 mg intravenous (IV) every 4 hours. He received 2.5 mg IV 4 hours ago for pain rated at 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. He is now watching television and...

The client has an order of morphine 2.5 to 5.0 mg intravenous (IV) every 4 hours. He received 2.5 mg IV 4 hours ago for pain rated at 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. He is now watching television and visiting with family members. When asked about his pain, he rates it as a 5. His vital signs are stable. What nursing intervention is the most appropriate?

1. Give morphine 3.5 mg IV and inform him to continue watching TV because it is a distraction from the pain.

2. Give 2.5 mg of morphine IV to avoid the client becoming addicted.

3. Give nothing at this time because he is not exhibiting any signs of pain.

 4. Give morphine 5.0 mg IV and reassess in 20 minutes.