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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 442 of 2368

A client receives opioid medication through a patient-controlled analgesia pump after surgery. Which assessments are most important for the nurse to monitor?

  1. Urine output, bowel sounds, and skin turgor
  2. Blood glucose, weight, and appetite
  3. Respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and level of sedation
  4. Temperature, hand grip strength, and pupil size
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Correct answer: Respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and level of sedation

Opioids can cause oversedation, respiratory depression, or arrest, so breathing and sedation need close watching.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: MONITORING CLIENTS RECEIVING MEDICATIONS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026