Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The client received Narcan, a narcotic antagonist, following a colonoscopy. Which action by the nurse has the highest priority?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Narcan reverses opioids but has a short half-life; frequent assessment (15ÔÇô30 min) monitors for re-sedation or respiratory depression, the priority.