A Nurse Is Caring for an Infant After a Surgical

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is appropriate for the infant's age and weight,the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later,the nurse notes respirations of 22 breaths per minute and a heart rate of 110 beats per minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the result of:

• A) an allergic reaction to the medication.
• B) immaturity of the blood-brain barrier in the infant.
• C) toxic effects of the narcotic, requiring naloxone as an antidote.
• D) unexpected side effects of medications in infants.

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