A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that will be discharged from the hospital in the next hour.
The nurse notes that the client is unable to provide self-injections at home.
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect for discharge to manage the DVT at home?

Choice A rationale

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to manage hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions, but it is not a vasodilator used for hypertensive crises.

Choice B rationale

Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent used to manage type 2 diabetes and has no role in treating hypertension or hypertensive crises.

Choice C rationale

Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to manage hypertension and heart failure, but it is not typically used for hypertensive crises.

Choice D rationale

Nitroglycerin is a potent vasodilator used to rapidly lower blood pressure in hypertensive crises. It works by dilating blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure effectively. .

Choice A rationale

Morphine has a high potential for abuse due to its euphoric effects and the risk of developing physical dependence and addiction with prolonged use.

Choice B rationale

Morphine acts as an agonist on the mu and kappa receptors in the central nervous system, providing analgesic effects by altering the perception of and response to pain.

Choice C rationale

Morphine is a potent analgesic that is more effective than butorphanol, which is a mixed agonist-antagonist with less potency and a ceiling effect on pain relief.

Choice D rationale

Morphine is primarily used for pain management and is not indicated for preventing fevers.