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    ATI RN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 2023

    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. Bradypnea is a common adverse effect of morphine, especially in children, due to its respiratory depressant properties. B. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare and serious skin reaction typically associated with other medications, not morphine. C. Prolonged wound healing is not a common adverse effect of morphine, though it can be a concern with long-term opioid use. D. Hypertension is not a typical side effect of morphine, which generally causes hypotension due to its vasodilatory effects.

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