Which of the following assessment findings might indicate respiratory depression after opioid administration?
a. Flushed, diaphoretic skin
b. Shallow respirations with a rate of 24 breaths/min
c. Tense, rigid posture
d. Snoring
D
Snoring is a warning sign. It can be a sign of respiratory depression associated with airway obstruction by the tongue, leading to hypoxemia and possibly to cardiorespiratory arrest. A patient snoring after the administration of an opioid requires the critical care nurse to observe closely.
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