The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Receiving Intravenous (IV)morphine

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child receiving intravenous (IV) morphine for severe postoperative pain.The nurse observes a slower respiratory rate,and the child cannot be aroused.The most appropriate management of this child is for the nurse to:

• A)administer naloxone (Narcan).
• B)discontinue IV infusion.
• C)discontinue morphine until child is fully awake.
• D)stimulate child by calling name, shaking gently, and asking to breathe deeply.

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