A nurse is administering naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who is minimally responsive after receiving an opioid.Which nursing action is indicated?
A) Bolus the medication at a rate of 0.4 mg/min.
B) Give the medication without dilution.
C) Discontinue the naloxone as soon as the patient's respirations normalize.
D) Plan to repeat the dose every hour for the next 4 hours.
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