NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client is admitted to the recovery room following an exploratory laparotomy. Which medication should be kept nearby?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Naloxone (Narcan) should be kept nearby to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, common after surgery due to anesthesia or pain management. Nitroprusside , flumazenil , and diphenhydramine are less relevant.

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