A patient receives intravenous morphine after a fracture. The patient is difficult to rouse, has a respiratory rate of 8 per minute, and has pinpoint pupils. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer: B. Support the airway and administer prescribed naloxone
- A. Give the next prescribed analgesic dose
- B. Support the airway and administer prescribed naloxone
- C. Place the patient in a warm bath
- D. Encourage the patient to walk around
Explanation
The findings indicate opioid-induced respiratory depression, so airway and breathing take priority. Naloxone reverses opioid effects, while more analgesic could worsen respiratory failure.
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Covers the initial and continuing care of patients with burns, haemorrhage, fractures, head injury, chest trauma and shock. It includes burn depth and surface-area estimation, airway protection, fluid resuscitation, wound care, infection prevention, pain management and the distinction between hypovolaemic, septic and neurogenic shock.
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