A client is prescribed naloxone for the treatment of postoperative acute respiratory depression after a kidney transplant. The nurse explains the drug to the family, describing its action as which of the following?
A) Naloxone stops internal bleeding.
B) Naloxone restores respiratory function.
C) Naloxone restores reflexes of limbs.
D) Naloxone helps the client overcome pain.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should explain that naloxone restores respiratory function within 1 to 2 minutes after administration. Naloxone neither stops internal bleeding nor restores limb reflexes. Naloxone also does not overcome pain.
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