Abrupt reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression may ...

[sarasara]

Abrupt reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression may cause vomiting. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate if this occurs during reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Maintaining a patent airway
  B) Stopping the opioid antagonist
  C) Suctioning the client as needed
  D) Administering more of the opioid
  E) Turning the client to the side as needed

Question 2

After administering an opioid antagonist, which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when the client's pain recurs? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Change opioid antagonists.
  B) Review the circumstances that led to the use of the opioid antagonist.
  C) Assess the client's pain level.
  D) Begin to treat the pain again.
  E) Decrease the rate of opioid antagonist administration.

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
If vomiting occurs during the reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression, the nurse must maintain a patent airway and should turn and suction the client as needed.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse should assess the client's pain level, review the circumstances that required the use of the antagonist, and begin to treat the pain again. Changing antagonists and decreasing the rate of antagonist administration are inappropriate.