The nurse is caring for a child receiving intravenous (IV) morphine for severe postoperative pain. The nurse observes a slower respiratory rate, and the child cannot be aroused. The most appropriate management of this child is for the nurse to
a. Administer naloxone (Narcan).
b. Discontinue IV infusion.
c. Discontinue morphine until child is fully awake.
d. Stimulate child by calling name, shaking gently, and asking to breathe deeply.
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A The management of opioid-induced respiratory depression includes lowering the
rate of infusion and stimulating the child. If the respiratory rate is depressed and
the child cannot be aroused, then IV naloxone should be administered. The child
will be in pain because of the reversal of the morphine.
B The morphine should be discontinued, but naloxone is indicated if the child is
unresponsive.
C The morphine should be discontinued, but naloxone is indicated if the child is
unresponsive.
D The child is unresponsive. Naloxone is indicated.
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