A postoperative client receiving IV morphine is difficult to arouse and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse anticipate?

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Accepted Answer

B. Naloxone — This is opioid-induced respiratory depression. Naloxone reverses opioid effects; administer per protocol and support ventilation as needed.

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A. Flumazenil

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C. Protamine sulfate

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D. Vitamin K (phytonadione)