The nurse has given a child an opioid for pain relief. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the nurse most likely find on assessment if the child has side effects from the opioid?
a. dizziness, drowsiness, and lethargy c. rapid breathing and rapid pulse
b. irregular pulse and stomach cramps d. nausea, vomiting, and itching
D
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A Incorrect: Side effects from the opioids are not dizziness, drowsiness, and lethargy.
B Incorrect: Side effects from the opioids are not irregular pulse and stomach cramps.
C Incorrect: Side effects from the opioids may include depressed respirations, not rapid breathing and rapid pulse.
D Correct: Side effects from the opioids are most commonly nausea, vomiting, constipation and itching.
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