Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client 1 5 minutes after administering 2 mg of morphine sulfate via IV push. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Respiratory rate of 81min.
Rationale:
✅ Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic known to cause central nervous system depression, including respiratory depression, particularly when administered intravenously.
✅ A respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute is significantly lower than the normal adult range (12–20/min) and represents an adverse and potentially life-threatening effect.
✅ Opioids depress the brainstem respiratory centers, reducing responsiveness to carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
✅ This requires immediate nursing intervention to prevent further hypoventilation, hypoxia, or respiratory arrest.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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