A client with a history of sleep apnea has had a same-day surgery procedure that will require the administration of morphine postoperatively to manage pain
This client will be assessed most appropriately by the perioperative nurse for the risk for respira-tory complications by frequently:
1. Listening to breath sounds
2. Monitoring pulse oximetry
3. Evaluating spirometer use
4. Counting respirations per minute
ANS: 1
Administration of opioids increases risk for airway obstruction postoperatively. Clients will de-saturate as revealed by a drop in oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry. The remaining options are not as specific for this particular client's risk.
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