A patient with a head injury should not receive a narcotic agonist for which reason?
a. The patient will not be able to talk.
b. The drug makes the patient too hyperactive.
c. Addiction is easy at this point.
d. The drug causes a confusing effect.
ANS: D
The nurse must be able to monitor the patient without the confusing effect of a narcotic agonist.
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