Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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The nurse notes that a post-operative client's respirations have dropped from 14 to 6 breaths per minute. The nurse administers Narcan (naloxone) per standing order. Following administration of the medication, the nurse should assess the client for:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
After administering naloxone, the nurse should assess for pupillary changes, as reversal of opioid effects can cause sympathetic stimulation, affecting pupil size.