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A Patient on an Intravenous Opioid Analgesic Has Become Apneic

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A patient on an intravenous opioid analgesic has become apneic. The nurse should implement which interventions? Place the interventions in order from the highest priority (first intervention) to the lowest priority (last intervention). Provide your answer using lowercase letters separated by commas (e.g., a, b, c, d).
A) Place the patient on continuous pulse oximetry to assess SaO2.
B) Administer the prescribed naloxone (Narcan) dose by slow IV push.
C) Ensure oxygen is available.
D) Prepare to calm the child as analgesia is reversed.


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