Narcan has been given to a person with respiratory depression who is addicted to heroin.What should the nurse be alert for indications of?

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Narcan (naloxone) is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, including respiratory depression caused by opioids like heroin. When administered, it can precipitate acute withdrawal symptoms in individuals who are opioid-dependent.

Narcan Has Been Given to a Person with Respiratory Depression