A 3-Year-Old Is Hospitalized Following Surgery for a Ruptured Appendix $\degree$

A 3-year-old is hospitalized following surgery for a ruptured appendix.Opioids were administered postoperatively to relieve pain.During assessment of the child,the nurse notes that the child is sleeping.Vital signs are as follows: temperature 97.8 $\degree$ F axillary,pulse 90,respirations 12,and blood pressure 100/60.Based on this assessment,the nurse concludes that the child is:

A) Comfortable,and the pain is controlled.
B) In shock secondary to blood loss during surgery.
C) Experiencing respiratory depression secondary to opioid administration for postoperative pain.
D) Sleeping to avoid pain associated with surgery.