A patient who had abdominal surgery this morning is receiving opioid pain medication on a routine basis. The nurse would hold the medication if the patient's respirations fall below _____ per minute
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
12
Rationale : Opioid medications cause respiratory depression. If the respiratory rate falls below 12 per minute, the nurse should hold the medication. Frequent reassessment is necessary.
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