A nurse provides an opioid antidote to a patient experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following is expected?
a. Tachypnea
b. Confusion
c. Pain
d. Sedation
ANS: C
An opioid antagonist removes the effect of the opioid, including the pain relief. Tachypnea, confusion, and sedation would not be expected.
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