The HCP prescribed morphine 2–5 mg IM every 2 hours for the client with full-thickness burns to the chest and abdominal area. The client reports pain of 10 on a pain scale from 1 to 10. Which...

The HCP prescribed morphine 2–5 mg IM every 2 hours for the client with full-thickness burns to the chest and abdominal area. The client reports pain of 10 on a pain scale from 1 to 10. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

1. Administer 5 mg of morphine IM to the client immediately.

2. Contact the HCP to request an increase in the medication.

3. Request a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for the client.

4. Assess the client for complications and then administer the medication.