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hbsimmons88

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A client with respiratory depression is administered an opioid antagonist by the nurse. What ongoing assessment should the nurse perform when administering the opioid antagonist to the client?
 
  A) Monitor vital signs every 5 to 15 minutes.
  B) Review allergy history and other treatment modalities.
  C) Teach different breathing patterns to the client.
  D) Monitor the blood pH level of the client.

Question 2

Which of the following can occur if the nurse administers naloxone (Narcan) as a rapid IV bolus? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Withdrawal
  B) Intense pain
  C) Vomiting
  D) Hypotension
  E) Respiratory depression



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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The ongoing assessment performed by the nurse when administering an opioid antagonist to the client involves monitoring the vital signs of the client every 5 to 15 minutes. Monitoring the blood pH level of the client is not part of the ongoing assessment. Reviewing the allergy history and other treatment modalities and teaching different breathing patterns to the client are preadministration assessments that are performed before the administration of the drug; they are not ongoing assessments.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Withdrawal, return of intense pain, and vomiting may occur if the nurse administers naloxone (Narcan) as a rapid IV bolus.




hbsimmons88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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