The client was given 15 mg of morphine IM. When the nurse checks the client for pain relief 1 hour later, the client is sleeping and has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Attempt to arouse the client by calling his or her name and lightly shaking the client's arm.
B. Administer oxygen by mask and apply an apnea monitor.
C. Document the finding as the only action.
D. Notify the physician.
A
Many clients experience some degree of respiratory depression with opioid analgesics. If the client can be aroused with minimally intrusive techniques and increases the rate of respiration spontaneously, no further intervention is required.
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