The nurse is caring for a client receiving Naloxone. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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C. continue monitoring because repeat dosing may be needed — Naloxone can wear off before the opioid does, so recurrence of sedation or respiratory depression is possible and repeat dosing may be needed.

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A. discontinue all monitoring because the crisis has passed

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B. give a sedative to reduce agitation

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D. offer oral fluids immediately if the client is drowsy