Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the clients respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client’s respiratory rate?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Oxycodone causes central nervous system depression.
Rationale:
Oxycodone, an opioid, depresses the CNS, which includes the respiratory center in the brainstem, leading to bradypnea (low respiratory rate).
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
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