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A Patient Is Postoperative and Was Prescribed Morphine Intravenously Using

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A patient is postoperative and was prescribed morphine intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesic pump.Which of the following side effects related to the respiratory system may occur?


A) May induce an increase in ventilation.
B) May block Beta₂ stimulation resulting in bronchospasm.
C) May increase tidal volume and respiratory rate.
D) May depress the central nervous system leading to respiratory depression.

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