When assessing a patient receiving a continuous opioid infusion, the nurse immediately notifies the physician when the patient has which of the following findings?
a. a respiratory rate of 10/min with normal deapth
b. a sedation level of 4
c. Mild confusion
d. Reported constipation
Ans: b. a sedation level of 4
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word