A Client Is Receiving an Opioid Analgesic Through an Epidural

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving an opioid analgesic through an epidural catheter. The nurse places the highest priority on

• A) assessing for respiratory depression.
• B) assisting the client with frequent position changes.
• C) establishing a baseline laboratory profile.
• D) performing hourly inspection of the catheter insertion site.

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