The Nurse Explains to the Anxious Parents That the Administration

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to the anxious parents that the administration of an opioid analgesic to their 3-year-old is:

• A) likely to cause significant respiratory depression.
• B) done with the knowledge that addiction may occur.
• C) effective as a pain control method.
• D) given only in cases of severe pain.

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Definitions:

Specified Stages

Distinct phases or steps in a process or development that are clearly defined or identified.

Discontinuities

Breaks, interruptions, or abrupt changes in a sequence, process, or continuum.

Toilet Training

Toilet training is the process of teaching a young child to control their bladder and bowel movements and use the bathroom for elimination.

Autonomy

The capacity and right of individuals to make their own choices and govern themselves, often discussed in ethical, political, and psychological contexts.