A Child Has Been Hospitalized with a Sickle Cell Crisis

question 20

Multiple Choice

A child has been hospitalized with a sickle cell crisis and given morphine sulfate (Duramorph) for severe pain.On assessment 45 minutes later,the child appears to be sleeping quietly with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/minute.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Document findings and let the child sleep.
• B) Plan to hold the next dose of morphine.
• C) Prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan).
• D) Wake the child up to take deep breaths.

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