ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse notes that a post-operative client's respirations have dropped from 14 to 6 breaths per minute. The nurse administers Narcan (naloxone) per standing order. Following administration of the medication, the nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Narcan reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression but can precipitate withdrawal, causing sudden pain in opioid-dependent clients. Pupillary changes, vomiting, and wheezing are less immediate concerns.
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