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    Ati rn pediatrics 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Morphine is more likely to cause hypotension (low blood pressure), not hypertension. B. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe allergic reaction not typically associated with morphine. C. Prolonged wound healing is often associated with corticosteroids, not opioids like morphine. D. Bradypnea (slowed breathing) is a common adverse effect of opioids, including morphine. It's crucial to monitor respiratory rate and depth closely in patients receiving morphine.

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