As a Result of Opioid Administration, a Child's Respirations Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

As a result of opioid administration, a child's respirations are slow and shallow. The nurse would expect that lab changes that might be noted in response to the changes in the child's uncompensated respiratory pattern would include:

• A)Increased PCO₂ and respiratory acidosis.
• B)Decreased PCO₂ and respiratory alkalosis.
• C)Low pH and low PCO_2.
• D)High pH and high PCO_2.

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