ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client Who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports incisional pain. The surgeon has prescribed morphine 4 mg IV bolus every 6 hr as needed. Before administering this medication, the nurse should complete Which priority assessment?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Respiratory rate. This is the priority assessment before administering morphine because morphine is a potent opioid that can cause respiratory depression as a side effect. Monitoring the client's respiratory rate before giving morphine is crucial to ensure the client is not experiencing any respiratory distress. If the respiratory rate is low, the nurse should withhold the medication and immediately notify the healthcare provider. The other options (B: Apical heart rate, C: Blood pressure, D: Temperature) are important assessments but not the priority before administering morphine, which can have a more significant impact on respiratory function.
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