medium · NCLEX-RN physiological
During the evaluation of a client following naloxone administration for opioid-induced ventilatory depression, which finding indicates the need for repeat treatment?
- The client becomes somnolent and develops recurrent apnea as the naloxone wears off
- The client's oxygen saturation remains at 96% on room air, at this point in care.
- The client reports a pain level of 8/10 and is agitated
- The client has a heart rate of 110/min and is diaphoretic, at this point in care.
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