Management of CareQuestion 12 of 120
The nurse receives report on four clients. Which client should the nurse plan to reassess first after receiving report?
a.A client with chronic stable heart failure awaiting discharge
b.A client with a healing surgical wound scheduled for a dressing change
c.A client requesting a snack before bedtime
d.A client who received IV morphine 15 minutes ago and is now very drowsy
Explanation
A client who is increasingly drowsy after IV opioids may be developing respiratory depression and must be reassessed first to prevent harm.
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