ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024 ( 61 Questions)
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
A respiratory rate of 10/min is lower than the normal range (12-20 breaths per minute for adults), indicating respiratory depression, which is a serious side effect of morphine and should be reported immediately.
Facial flushing is a common side effect of morphine due to histamine release but it’s not life-threatening.
Constipation is a common side effect of morphine and can be managed with laxatives and diet.
Blood pressure 88/56 mm Hg is lower than the normal range (90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg), indicating hypotension, which can be a side effect of morphine but it’s not as immediately life-threatening as respiratory depression.
Choice A rationale:
A respiratory rate of 10/min is lower than the normal range (12-20 breaths per minute for adults), indicating respiratory depression, which is a serious side effect of morphine and should be reported immediately.
Choice B rationale:
Facial flushing is a common side effect of morphine due to histamine release but it’s not life-threatening.
Choice C rationale:
Constipation is a common side effect of morphine and can be managed with laxatives and diet.
Choice D rationale:
Blood pressure 88/56 mm Hg is lower than the normal range (90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg), indicating hypotension, which can be a side effect of morphine but it’s not as immediately life-threatening as respiratory depression.