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Add to cartWhat should the nurse do first after accidentally administering the whole 10 mg of morphine instead of the prescribed 5 mg?
Why is it important for the nurse to notify the clients provider?
The provider needs to be informed about the medication error for further instructions or interventions.
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What should the nurse do next after notifying the provider?
Assess the clients vital signs and level of consciousness.
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Why is it important to assess the clients vital signs and level of consciousness?
An overdose of morphine can cause respiratory depression and decreased level of consciousness, which require immediate intervention.
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What other assessments should the nurse perform after assessing vital signs and level of consciousness?
Assess the clients pain level and any signs of respiratory distress.
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Why is it important to assess the clients pain level?
An overdose of morphine may cause increased sedation, which can mask the clients pain and delay appropriate treatment.
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What should the nurse do if the client exhibits signs of respiratory distress?
Why is naloxone administered in cases of morphine overdose?
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the effects of morphine and restore normal respiratory function.
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Create quizThis set of practice questions will test your knowledge on what actions a nurse should take when they accidentally administer the wrong dosage of morphine to a client. Each question will present a scenario, and you will need to choose the most appropriate action for the nurse to take. Remember to start each question with Q[cijfer]: and each answer with A[cijfer]:.
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05-03-2024
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