The nurse is caring for a child receiving intravenous (IV) morphine for severe postoperative pain.The nurse observes a slower respiratory rate,and the child cannot be aroused.The most appropriate management of this child is for the nurse to:
A) administer naloxone (Narcan) .
B) discontinue IV infusion.
C) discontinue morphine until child is fully awake.
D) stimulate child by calling name, shaking gently, and asking to breathe deeply.
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