Practice Question
The nurse places an opioid patch on the chest of a client with intractable pain who also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client?
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Correct Answer:
Apply the client's positive airway pressure device.
Rationale:
🔶Clients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at significant risk of respiratory depression when receiving opioid analgesics due to compromised airway patency during sleep.
🔶Applying the positive airway pressure (PAP) device helps maintain a patent airway by delivering constant airflow, thus preventing airway collapse.
🔶The immediate use of this device is crucial after administering an opioid because it mitigates the risk of hypoventilation, apnea episodes, and hypoxia.
🔶Ensuring respiratory support with PAP before leaving the client is a critical safety measure that aligns with evidence-based care for patients with OSA receiving sedation or analgesia.
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This question is from RN HESI Exit~2023 Exam 1 which contains 114 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI-Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: HESI Exit Exam(s)~2023
- Answer Choices: 4