The nurse is caring for a client who is using morphine through patient controlled analgesia. What medication should the nurse have readily available?
1. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
4. Normal saline
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Narcan is an opioid antagonist and should be readily available when a client is receiving an opioid.
Rationale 2: Tylenol would not be helpful to have available for a client who is receiving morphine through PCA administration.
Rationale 3: Benadryl would not be helpful to have available for a client who is receiving morphine through PCA administration.
Rationale 4: Normal saline would not be helpful to have available for a client who is receiving morphine through PCA administration.
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