A client is receiving intravenous morphine every hour for severe pain. The nurse assesses the client and notes a blood pressure of mm Hg, pulse rate of 90 beats/min, and respirations of 6 breaths/min
Which action by the nurse takes priority? The nurse should a. administer the next dose of morphine when it is due.
b. notify the physician about the patient's hypotension.
c. prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan).
d. return in 1 hour so the client can get some uninterrupted sleep.
C
This client has respiratory depression, which is a known side effect of narcotic administration. Treatment of respiratory depression includes arousing the client, establishing a patent airway, administering an opiate antagonist such as naloxone, and providing artificial ventilation as ne-cessary.
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