A patient who has been given naloxone (Narcan)for an overdose of opiates is rapidly recovering from the effect of his heroin overdose when suddenly he relapses and his level of consciousness and respirations decrease.The nurse should:

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Narcan has a short half-life,and opiate action may resume and cause respiratory depression.Narcan may be repeated,or the nurse can request a continuous IV infusion of the drug.

A Patient Who Has Been Given Naloxone (Narcan)for an Overdose