A nurse is monitoring a client who has been receiving opioid…

A nurse is monitoring a client who has been receiving opioid analgesics for pain management. The nurse understands that over-dosing on opioids can lead to sedation, respiratory depression, and coma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if the client’s respiratory rate is below 8 breaths per minute and shallow, or the client is difficult to arouse?

A nurse suspects that an older adult’s insomnia may be parti…

A nurse suspects that an older adult’s insomnia may be partially attributable to excessive daytime napping. The nurse has taught the client that the client may not need as much sleep as the client believes. The nurse should know that older adults typically require how much sleep in any given 24-hour period?