RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 932 of 2368

After naloxone, a client wakes up confused and aggressive. How should the nurse respond?

  1. Restrain the client at once and give another naloxone dose
  2. Leave the client alone until the behavior stops
  3. Provide safety and reassurance, and explain what is happening
  4. Argue with the client about the overdose
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Correct answer: Provide safety and reassurance, and explain what is happening

Withdrawal brought on by naloxone can be unpleasant and cause agitation. Safety, reassurance, and explanation help.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Recognizing and Treating Opioid Overdose. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026