Which of the following are evaluations the nurse should make when caring for a client receiving naloxone? Select all that apply
A) Pain relief is resumed.
B) Adverse reactions are identified and managed.
C) Therapeutic response is achieved.
D) Client demonstrates an understanding of the drug regimen.
E) Client's respiratory rate is normal.
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Pain relief is resumed, adverse reactions are identified and managed, therapeutic response is achieved, client demonstrates an understanding of the drug regimen, and client's respiratory rate is normal are evaluations of successful therapy with an opioid antagonist.
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