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    Ati pn comprehensive predictor 2023 proctored exam
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    A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in an outpatient clinic. Exhibits Which of the following should the nurse should prepare to administer?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: • Naloxone: The client received fentanyl and is now showing signs of opioid-induced respiratory depression. Respiratory rate has decreased to 10/min and oxygen saturation to 87%. Naloxone will reverse the opioid’s effects and restore adequate respiratory effort. • An additional dose of propofol: The client’s level of sedation is already too deep, as shown by low respiratory rate and blood pressure. Additional propofol would worsen central nervous system depression. It may cause complete apnea or cardiac compromise in this situation. • Oxygen 10 L/min via face mask: The current oxygen flow via nasal cannula is insufficient given the client's low oxygen saturation. A face mask delivers higher oxygen concentration and flow. This is critical to correct hypoxia until the cause is reversed. • Acetaminophen: There is no fever or current complaint of pain requiring antipyretics or analgesics. Administering acetaminophen now would not address the acute respiratory issue. It would delay more urgent and appropriate interventions. • An additional dose of fentanyl: Administering more opioid would increase the risk of further respiratory depression. The client is already showing hypoventilation and declining oxygenation. More fentanyl would worsen sedation and endanger airway and breathing. • Propranolol: The client is already hypotensive with a BP of 80/51 mm Hg and a heart rate of 68/min. Giving a beta blocker could severely depress cardiac output. This would increase the risk of organ hypoperfusion and cardiac arrest.

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