One Hour After Receiving Intravenous Morphine Sulfate, a Patient Reports

question 4

Multiple Choice

One hour after receiving intravenous morphine sulfate, a patient reports generalized itching. The nurse assesses the patient and notes clear breath sounds, no rash, respirations of 14 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 68 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Administer naloxone to reverse opiate overdose.
• B) Have resuscitation equipment available at the bedside.
• C) Prepare an epinephrine injection in case of an anaphylactic reaction.
• D) Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of this drug.

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Definitions:

Production Possibility Frontier

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two or more goods given a set of inputs (resources, technology, etc.), assuming all resources are fully and efficiently utilized.

Labor Force

The total number of people who are employed and those actively seeking employment in an economy.

Bowed Out

A term used to describe the shape of a production possibilities frontier that demonstrates increasing opportunity costs.

Resources

This term refers to assets, materials, and components that can be used to produce goods and services.