In the postanesthesia care unit it is reported that the client received intrathecal morphine intraoperatively to control pain. Considering the administration of this medication, what should the nurse include as part of the client's initial 24-hour postoperative care?a. Assessing the client for tachycardia b. Monitoring of respiratory rate hourlyc. Administering naloxone every three to four hoursd. Observing the client for signs of central nervous system (CNS) excitement

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1. In the postanesthesia care unit it is reported that the client received intrathecal morphine intraoperatively to control pain. Considering the administration of this medication, what should the nurse include as part of the client's initial 24-hour postoperative care?

a. Assessing the client for tachycardia

b. Monitoring of respiratory rate hourly

c. Administering naloxone every three to four hours

d. Observing the client for signs of central nervous system (CNS) excitement