The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been getting morphine sulfate regularly every 4 hours for the last 2 weeks.The patient has a history of renal failure and liver disease.While on rounds,the nurse finds the patient is lethargic with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute.The nurse expects that the physician will order naloxone (Narcan) to counter the ______________ of the morphine.

A) Toxic effects
B) Idiosyncratic reaction
C) Allergic reaction
D) Side effect

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