10th January 2024

A 65-year-old patient is admitted to the hospice at 9 a.m. She is felt to be approaching the end of her life

A 65-year-old patient is admitted to the hospice at 9 a.m. She is felt to be approaching the end of her life and is commenced on the care of the dying pathway. She takes 45mg morphine MR BD and last managed to take her tablet last night at 8 p.m. She is too drowsy to swallow this morning.

How would you manage this patient’s analgesia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.