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The nurse observes that a client has become lethargic 30 minutes after receiving an opioid injection for pain. Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first?

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Rationale: Opioids can cause respiratory depression, a life-threatening side effect presenting as lethargy. Assessing respiratory rate first identifies slowed breathing, guiding urgent interventions like naloxone. Pulse, blood pressure, or temperature are secondary concerns.

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