When evaluating the effects of narcotic agonist-antagonists on a patient, what adverse effects would the nurse monitor for?
A) Hypertension
B) Bleeding
C) Suppressed bone marrow function
D) Increased pulse pressure
A
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Monitor for adverse effects (e.g., central nervous system changes, gastrointestinal (GI) depression, respiratory depression, arrhythmias, hypertension). Bleeding, bone marrow suppression, and increased pulse pressure are not normally seen with these drugs.
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