ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Bradypnea. Morphine is an opioid that can cause respiratory depression, leading to bradypnea (slow breathing). The nurse should monitor the child for signs of respiratory distress, such as shallow breathing or a decreased respiratory rate. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (choice
A) is a severe skin reaction not typically associated with morphine. Hypertension (choice
B) is not a common adverse effect of morphine; in fact, it can cause hypotension. Prolonged wound healing (choice
C) is not directly related to morphine use but may be a concern with certain medications that affect the immune system.
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