A student is administering an opioid( morphine) IV to a post operative client. Her instructor asks her why she should have naloxone available for administration. What is the best response of the student

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Naloxone is a medication used as an antidote for opioid overdose. One of the adverse effects of opioids, including morphine, is hypoventilation, which can lead to respiratory depression and even death. Naloxone can reverse this effect by blocking the opioid receptors in the brain and restoring normal breathing. Therefore, having naloxone available is essential for the safety of the post-operative client receiving opioids. Naloxone is not used to treat nausea and vomiting, hyperventilation, or hypovolemia.

A Student Is Administering an Opioid( Morphine) IV to a Post