A patient who was admitted for a heroin overdose received naloxone (Narcan), which improved the breathing pattern. Two hours later, the patient reports muscle aches, abdominal cramps, gooseflesh and says, I feel terrible. Which analysis is correct?
a. The patient is exhibiting a prodromal symptom of seizures.
b. An idiosyncratic reaction to naloxone is occurring.
c. Symptoms of opiate withdrawal are present.
d. The patient is experiencing a relapse.
Question 2
In the emergency department, a patient's vital signs are: blood pressure (BP), 66/40 mm Hg; pulse (P), 140 beats per minute (bpm); and respirations (R), 8 breaths per minute and shallow. The patient overdosed on illegally obtained hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Select the priority outcome.
a. Within 8 hours, vital signs will stabilize as evidenced by BP greater than 90/60 mm Hg, P less than 100 bpm, and respirations at or above 12 breaths per minute.
b. The patient will be able to describe a plan for home care and achieve a drug-free state before being released from the emergency department.
c. The patient will attend daily meetings of Narcotics Anonymous within 1 week of beginning treatment.
d. The patient will identify two community resources for the treatment of substance abuse by discharge.
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