A patient is recei-ing an opioid -ia a PCA pump as part of his postoperati-e pain management program. During rounds, the nurse finds him unresponsi-e, with respirations of 8 breaths/min and blood pressure of 102/58 mm Hg. After stopping the opioid infusion, what should the nurse do next? a )Notify the charge nurse b )Draw arterial blood gases c )Administer an opiate antagonist per standing orders d) Perform a thorough assessment, including mental status examination

A patient is recei-ing an opioid -ia a PCA pump as part of his postoperati-e pain management program. During rounds, the nurse finds him unresponsi-e, with respirations of 8 breaths/min and blood pressure of 102/58 mm Hg. After stopping the opioid infusion, what should the nurse do next? a )Notify the charge nurse b )Draw arterial blood gases c )Administer an opiate antagonist per standing orders d) Perform a thorough assessment, including mental status examination

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

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Author:WOODROW

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Chapter19: Analgesics, Sedatives, And Hypnotics

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