A patient develops a respiratory rate 6 breaths/minute after receiving IV hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 2.0 mg. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to this patient after notifying the prescriber of this side effect?
1) Physostigmine (Antilirium)
2) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
3) Naloxone (Narcan)
4) Protamine sulfate
ANS: 3
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