The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an opioid analgesic. What are the nurse's priority assessments?
A) Pain intensity and blood glucose level
B) Level of consciousness and respiratory rate
C) Respiratory rate and electrolytes
D) Urine output and pain intensity
B
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The nurse should assess respiratory rate and level of consciousness because respiratory depression and sedation are adverse effects of opioid analgesics. Blood glucose levels, electrolytes, and urine output are not priority assessments with opioid ingestion.
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