A client is having an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)and has been given midazolam hydrochloride (Versed).The client's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min.What action by the nurse is best?

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For an EGD,clients are given mild sedation but should still be able to follow commands.For shallow or slow respirations after the sedation is given,the nurse's first action is to provide a physical stimulation such as a sternal rub and directions to breathe deeply.Naloxone is not the antidote for Versed.The Rapid Response Team is not needed at this point.The client does not need manual ventilation.

A Client Is Having an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)and Has Been Given