Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and receiving fentanyl via patient controlled analgesia. The client has a prescription for naloxone. The nurse understands that the purpose of naloxone is which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of opioids, particularly respiratory depression.