RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 147 of 2368

Which client should the nurse monitor most closely with equipment because of the risk of opioid adverse effects?

  1. A client taking an oral NSAID for osteoarthritis pain twice a day
  2. A client using a heating pad for chronic low back pain at home
  3. A client with sleep apnea receiving a continuous intravenous opioid
  4. A client taking acetaminophen for an occasional tension headache
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Correct answer: A client with sleep apnea receiving a continuous intravenous opioid

Respiratory depression is the most dangerous opioid effect. Clients with sleep apnea or continuous IV opioids are highest risk.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Standards of Care. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026