A postoperative client received morphine in the recovery room. On assessment, the nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 6 breaths per minute and that the client has a decreased level of consciousness
The anesthesiologist orders naloxone (Narcan). The nurse administers this medication with the knowledge that this drug is a(n):
a. respiratory stimulant.
b. opioid antagonist.
c. bronchodilator.
d. anticonvulsant.
ANS: B
Naloxone is a short-acting opioid antagonist given with suspected opioid overmedication.
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