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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Definitions:

AASB 136

The Australian Accounting Standards Board standard that details the accounting treatment for impairments of assets.

Impairment

The action of or situation where the value of an asset is corrected downwards in the company's books to reflect a loss in value, ensuring the asset's recorded cost does not exceed its recoverable amount.

Issued Capital

The total value of a company's shares that have been issued to shareholders, representing the equity funding provided by shareholders.