Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 640 of 2368
After giving an opioid analgesic, which assessment should the nurse plan to monitor most closely?
- Respiratory rate and pulse oximetry
- Heart rhythm and urine specific gravity
- Blood glucose and temperature
- Skin turgor and capillary refill
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Correct answer: Respiratory rate and pulse oximetry
Respiratory depression is an adverse effect of opioid analgesics, so respiratory rate and oxygen saturation are monitored.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Managing Side Effects. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026