While caring for a 60-year-old man with a suspected femur fracture, your partner accidentally administers the full vial of morphine sulfate (15 mg) when only 4 mg was ordered. What adverse effects are likely to occur in this patient?
A) Widened QRS and respiratory depression
B) Hypotension and tachypnea
C) Sedation and hypertension
D) Hypotension and respiratory depression

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The patient is likely to experience hypotension and respiratory depression as adverse effects of the overdose of morphine sulfate. Morphine sulfate is a potent opioid analgesic that binds to mu receptors in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in respiratory depression and potentially life-threatening hypotension. The patient may also experience sedation, confusion, and decreased level of consciousness. It is important to monitor the patient's vital signs and respiratory status closely and provide appropriate interventions, such as oxygen therapy, to manage any adverse effects.

While Caring for a 60-Year-Old Man with a Suspected Femur