ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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A client had abdominal surgery this morning. The client is groggy but complaining of severe pain around the incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: The client's respiratory rate. Before administering morphine sulfate, it is crucial to assess the client's respiratory rate because opioids like morphine can cause respiratory depression. Monitoring the respiratory rate helps in identifying any potential adverse effects and ensuring the client is breathing adequately.
Choice B (The appearance of the incision) is important for wound healing but not as critical as assessing the respiratory status before administering a potent pain medication like morphine.
Choice C (The date of the client's last bowel movement) is relevant for assessing bowel function but is not directly related to the immediate safety concern of respiratory depression with morphine.
Choice D (The client's pulse rate) is also important, but respiratory rate takes precedence as it directly correlates with the potential adverse effect of opioid-induced respiratory depression.
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