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ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Vital Signs
A&Ox4, P. 72, BP. 90/54, RR. 11, SpO2 94% on 2 L/min by nasal cannula, T. 98.8. Last bowel movement three days ago, absent bowel sounds, urinary output post-op is 480 mL in 12 hours.
You are the nurse caring for an elderly post-operative patient who is 12 hours post-op and is on an around-the-clock regimen with opioid pain medications scheduled every 4 hours for pain prophylaxis and management. The next dose of scheduled pain medication is due soon.
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The nurse questions giving the next dose of opioid medication right now due to which of the following potential complications? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Respiratory depression, constipation, and hypotension are potential complications of opioids, given the patient's low respiratory rate, absent bowel sounds, and low blood pressure.
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