The nurse is caring for a client receiving fentanyl epidural analgesia and understands to include which of the following in her plan of care?
a. offer oral fluids as soon as possible
b. ensuring that naloxone is available.
c. turn the client hourly
d. have the client do deep breathing exercises
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the priority for a client receiving fentanyl.
B Correct: Naloxone is a narcotic/opiod antagonist used to reverse the depressive action of fentanyl in the event the client experiences respiratory depression.
C Incorrect: Client usually are turned every two hours.
D Incorrect: This is not the priority for a client receiving fentanyl.
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