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A primary health care provider orders opioid antagonist treatment for a client with respiratory depression. The nurse should be aware of which of the following conditions that can occur during an abrupt reversal of opioid respiratory treatment?
 
  A) Dizziness
  B) Headache
  C) Vomiting
  D) Lightheadedness

Question 2

Which of the following are evaluations the nurse should make when caring for a client receiving naloxone? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Pain relief is resumed.
  B) Adverse reactions are identified and managed.
  C) Therapeutic response is achieved.
  D) Client demonstrates an understanding of the drug regimen.
  E) Client's respiratory rate is normal.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
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The nurse should know that an abrupt reversal of opioid respiratory depression with an opioid antagonist results in vomiting. The nurse must maintain a patent airway and should turn and suction the client as needed in such cases. Headache, dizziness, and lightheadedness are not known to occur during an abrupt reversal of opioid respiratory treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Pain relief is resumed, adverse reactions are identified and managed, therapeutic response is achieved, client demonstrates an understanding of the drug regimen, and client's respiratory rate is normal are evaluations of successful therapy with an opioid antagonist.





 

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