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

question 4

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. What is the priority nursing action?

• 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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