A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone IV bolus to a client who has opioid use disorder and has developed acute opioid toxicity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Check the client's vital signs every 15 min.

Give the naloxone slowly for 15 seconds.

Expect the onset of naloxone to occur in 15 min.

Anticipate the effects of naloxone to last for 24 hr.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Vital signs should be monitored every 15 minutes because naloxone has a short duration and the client may experience opioid re-sedation as the antagonist wears off.

B. Naloxone should be administered over 2 minutes, not 15 seconds, to reduce abrupt opioid withdrawal symptoms.

C. Naloxone has a rapid onset (1-2 minutes IV, 2-5 minutes IM).

D. The effects of naloxone last only 30-90 minutes, requiring repeated doses if opioids are still in the system.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Suctioning device – Correct. A suctioning device is essential to clear the airway in case of excessive secretions during or after a seizure.

B. Bite block – Incorrect. Bite blocks are not used during seizures as they can cause injury. Nothing should be placed in the client’s mouth during a seizure.

C. Vest restraint – Incorrect. Restraints should not be used on clients with seizure disorders as they can cause injury.

D. Padded tongue blade – Incorrect. Tongue blades should never be inserted into the mouth of a seizing client due to the risk of airway obstruction and oral trauma.

A. Positive Chvostek's sign B. Increased potassium level C. Constipation D. Increased urinary output

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Chvostek’s sign is associated with hypocalcemia, not lithium toxicity.

B. Lithium does not increase potassium levels; it may cause mild hyponatremia.

C. Lithium is more commonly associated with diarrhea, not constipation.

D. Lithium can cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, leading to increased urinary output.

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