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ATI nsg 133 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed extended-release Morphine. The nurse should recognize which of the following assessment cues as an indication of opioid overdose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Slow, shallow breathing. Opioid overdose can cause respiratory depression, leading to slow and shallow breathing. This is a serious sign of overdose as it can progress to respiratory arrest. Increased heart rate (
A) is more commonly associated with opioid withdrawal. Constricted pupils (
C) are a sign of opioid use, not overdose. Increased motor activity (
D) is not indicative of opioid overdose as opioids typically cause sedation, not increased activity.
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