The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Has Been

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child who has been receiving meperidine (Demerol) every 4 to 6 hours for postoperative pain control during the last 48 hours. The nurse observes that the child is becoming very agitated and has mild hand tremors. It has been 5 hours since the last dose of meperidine. The most appropriate nursing action is which of the following?

• A)Administer meperidine.
• B)Administer naloxone (Narcan).
• C)Stop giving meperidine, and notify practitioner.
• D)Place intubation equipment at the bedside.

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Definitions:

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