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The nurse is caring for Mr.Aaron,a 34-year-old who has an epidural catheter with fentanyl and bupificaine for pain relief following a thoracotomy.The nurse observes that his respiratory rate is eight breaths a minute and shallow.What should the nurse's priority action be?
A) Administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) and monitor vital signs
B) Call the emergency response team and prepare to intubate
C) Decrease fentanyl dose and check vital signs again in 30 minutes
D) Stop epidural fentanyl and notify physician
Epidural Catheter
A thin tube inserted into the epidural space of the spine to deliver medications for pain relief, often used during childbirth and surgeries.
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths a person takes per minute, an important vital sign indicating respiratory health.
Fentanyl
A synthetic opioid pain medication, significantly more potent than morphine, used for treating severe pain, often in advanced cancer patients.
- Learn about the pharmaceutical strategies for alleviating pain and the possible negative outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the pharmaceutical strategies for alleviating pain and the possible negative outcomes.
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