A nurse is administering naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who is minimally responsive after receiving an opioid. Which nursing action is indicated?
1. Bolus the medication at a rate of 0.4 mg/min.
2. Give the medication without dilution.
3. Discontinue the naloxone as soon as the patient's respirations normalize.
4. Plan to repeat the dose every hour for the next 4 hours.
Answer: 3
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