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A client on a morphine PCA pump is noted to be drowsy and lethargic with pinpoint pupils and the following vitals: pulse
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:29 pm
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- A Client On A Morphine Pca Pump Is Noted To Be Drowsy And Lethargic With Pinpoint Pupils And The Following Vitals Pulse 1 (15.88 KiB) Viewed 32 times
A client on a morphine PCA pump is noted to be drowsy and lethargic with pinpoint pupils and the following vitals: pulse 84 beats/minute, respiratory rate 10 breaths/minute, blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action? Discuss possible opiate dependence with the client's provider. B Encourage the client to turn over, and cough and take deep breaths. Note the effectiveness of the analgesia in the client's chart, Prepare to administer naloxone and provide respiratory support. 1 Point