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A Patient Develops a Respiratory Rate 6 Breaths/min After Receiving

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A patient develops a respiratory rate 6 breaths/min after receiving IV hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 2.0 mg.Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to this patient after notifying the prescriber of this side effect?


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