A nurse is assessing a patient who has been receiving morphine sulfate 10 mg IV every 4 hours for the past 48 …

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A nurse is assessing a patient who has been receiving morphine sulfate 10 mg IV every 4 hours for the past 48 hours for postoperative pain management. Which assessment finding would be the most critical indicator requiring immediate intervention?

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보기 1: Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute with shallow breathing pattern

Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min with shallow breathing indicates severe opioid-induced respiratory depression, requiring immediate intervention like naloxone. Other findings (mild hypotension, pain, urinary output) are less critical and manageable with supportive care.

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보기 2: Blood pressure decreased from 130/80 to 110/70 mmHg

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보기 3: Patient reports pain level of 6/10 on numeric rating scale

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보기 4: Urinary output of 200 mL in the past 8 hours

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