Author Question: A client is prescribed naloxone for the treatment of postoperative acute respiratory depression ... (Read 19 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed naloxone for the treatment of postoperative acute respiratory depression after a kidney transplant. The nurse explains the drug to the family, describing its action as which of the following?

A) Naloxone stops internal bleeding.
B) Naloxone restores respiratory function.
C) Naloxone restores reflexes of limbs.
D) Naloxone helps the client overcome pain.

Question 2

A client is receiving an opioid antagonist. The nurse would closely monitor the client for which of the following?

A) Cramps
B) Sweating
C) Low blood pressure
D) Skin inflammation

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should explain that naloxone restores respiratory function within 1 to 2 minutes after administration. Naloxone neither stops internal bleeding nor restores limb reflexes. Naloxone also does not overcome pain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for sweating when caring for the client since it is one of the adverse reactions of opioid antagonists. Other adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, increased blood pressure, and tremors. The nurse need not monitor for cramps, low blood pressure, or skin inflammation since these conditions are not known to be caused by opioid antagonists.