In the emergency department, a client's blood pressure is 66/40 mm Hg, pulse is 140 beats/min, and
respirations are 8 breaths/min and shallow. He receives naloxone (Narcan).
The nursing diagnosis
established is ineffective breathing pattern: depression of respiratory center secondary to narcotic
overdose. The outcome indicator for which the nurse will evaluate is that the client will
a. be stable within 8 hours, as evidenced by vital signs within normal values.
b. be able to describe a plan for home care before release from the emergency
department.
c. demonstrate effective coping skills within 1 week of admission.
d. identify two community resources for treatment of substance abuse by discharge.
A
This short-term outcome is the only one relating to the client's physical condition. It is expected that
vital signs will return to normal when the CNS depression is alleviated.
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