A nurse monitoring a client receiving naloxone (Narcan) should be ...

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A nurse monitoring a client receiving naloxone (Narcan) should be cognizant for the development of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Nausea
  B) Constipation
  C) Tachycardia
  D) Hypotension
  E) Tremors

Question 2

When administering an opioid antagonist, the nurse would expect reversal of which of the following opioid effects? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Respiratory depression
  B) Constipation
  C) Analgesia
  D) Hypotension
  E) Bradycardia

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
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Generalized reactions that can occur with the use of opioid antagonists such as naloxone include nausea, vomiting, sweating, tachycardia, increased blood pressure, and tremors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Opioid antagonists are not selective for reversal of specific adverse reactions occurring with the use of an opioid but will reverse all adverse reactions caused by opioids.

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