Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The client received naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, in the postanesthesia care unit. Which nursing intervention should the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Narcan reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, requiring frequent respiratory monitoring to detect recurrence. I&O, sleep aids, and verbalization are secondary.