hard · NCLEX-RN pharmacology

A client is receiving a continuous morphine infusion via a Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump for postoperative pain. Which findings would require the nurse to stop the infusion and notify the provider? Select all that apply.

1. Pinpoint pupils that are sluggishly reactive to light.
2. Pulse oximetry reading of 95% on room air.
3. Client reports a pain level of 3 on a 0-10 scale.
4. Client is difficult to arouse with a Sedation Scale score of 4.
5. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute.

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