A client with a suspected narcotic (heroin) overdose is brought to the emergency department by the police. The nurse anticipates that assessment findings will reveal:
1. Agitation
2. Hyperpnea
3. Restlessness
4. Decreased level of consciousness
ANS: 4
With a narcotic overdose, the respiratory center is depressed, reducing the rate and depth of res-piration and the amount of inhaled oxygen. The client may display signs of hypoventilation, such as a decreased level of consciousness. A narcotic (heroin) overdose would cause sedation and respiratory depression, not agitation. The client would experience bradypnea, not hyperpnea. A narcotic (heroin) overdose would cause sedation and respiratory depression, not restlessness.
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