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 the IV infusion.
C) Discontinue morphine until the child is fully awake.
D) Stimulate the child by calling his or her name, shaking gently, and asking the child to breathe deeply.
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