The anesthesiologist elects to use an opioid as adjunct to anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following nursing diagnosis would be included in the client's care plan?

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Opioids, while effective for pain relief, also carry a risk for respiratory depression. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for Respiratory Depression" would be appropriate for a client receiving opioids as an adjunct to anesthesia. The other options listed are possible risks associated with opioid use but may not be the most immediate concern in this specific scenario.

The Anesthesiologist Elects to Use an Opioid as Adjunct to Anesthesia