A nurse would expect to administer naloxone cautiously to which client? Select all that apply
A) A client who is pregnant
B) A client with cardiovascular disease
C) A client with an alcohol dependency
D) A client with an opioid dependency
E) A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ans: A, B, D
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Opioid antagonists like naloxone (Narcan) should be used cautiously in those who are pregnant or lactating, in infants of opioid-dependent mothers, and in clients with an opioid dependency or cardiovascular disease.
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