ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 5 Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who received morphine for severe pain 30 minutes ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Respiratory rate 7/min. This is the priority finding because morphine can depress the respiratory system, leading to respiratory depression or even respiratory arrest. A respiratory rate of 7/min indicates severe hypoventilation, which is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent hypoxia and potential respiratory failure. The other options are not immediate life-threatening concerns: A can be addressed later, C indicates pain but not an acute physiological issue, and D may cause discomfort but is not as urgent as addressing potential respiratory compromise.
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