The nurse is caring for Mr.Aaron,a 34-year-old who has an epidural catheter with fentanyl and bupificaine for pain relief following a thoracotomy.The nurse observes that his respiratory rate is eight breaths a minute and shallow.What should the nurse's priority action be?
A) Administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) and monitor vital signs
B) Call the emergency response team and prepare to intubate
C) Decrease fentanyl dose and check vital signs again in 30 minutes
D) Stop epidural fentanyl and notify physician
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