A patient with a history of renal failure and liver disease has been receiving morphine sulfate every 4 hours for the past 2 weeks.The nurse finds the patient lethargic with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute.The health care provider orders naloxone (Narcan).The nurse anticipates which effects when naloxone (Narcan) is given? (Select all that apply.)

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Toxic effects develop after prolonged intake of a medication, when a medication accumulates in the blood as the result of decreased clearance by the liver and/or kidneys (because of impaired metabolism or excretion), or when too high a dose is given.Respiratory depression and sedation are known effects of opioid toxicity.Naloxone reverses the effects of opioids, including pain relief.

A Patient with a History of Renal Failure and Liver