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Marat540 [252]
2 years ago
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Which action will the nurse take when a patient receiving morphine sulfate via PCA (Patient controlled Analgesia) has a shallow,

irregular respiratory rate of 6/min
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Zielflug [23.3K]2 years ago
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Notify the medical professional and get ready to give naloxone (Narcan).

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug naloxone for use in treating opioid overdoses. In order to stop the effects of opiates on the brain and to restore respiration, naloxone is used.

<h3>What is PCA (Patient controlled Analgesia) ?</h3>

You can choose when to receive a dose of pain medication using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), a method of pain treatment

  • After surgery, PCA can be used in hospitals to reduce pain. Or it can be applied to excruciating illnesses like sickle cell disease or pancreatitis.

  • Hospice patients or cancer patients experiencing moderate to severe pain can also utilise PCA at home.

Learn more about PCA (Patient controlled Analgesia) here:

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