After administering a CNS stimulant to a client being treated for respiratory depression, the nurse would continue to assess which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Blood pressure
B) Pulse
C) Respiratory rate
D) Respiratory pattern
E) Level of consciousness
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The nurse's ongoing assessment of a client receiving a CNS stimulant for respiratory depression should include blood pressure; pulse; respiratory rate, depth, and pattern; and level of consciousness.
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