Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation receiving fentanyl and midazolam. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate fentanyl toxicity?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Constricted pupils (miosis) are a hallmark of opioid toxicity, including fentanyl, due to its effects on the central nervous system.