The nurse is caring for a patient with a known history of narcotic abuse. The patient is started on methadone 30 mg po daily during detoxification. Which of the following assessments would indicate the patient's dose may need to be decreased?
A) Chills
B) Irritability
C) Respirations = 8 per min
D) Diaphoresis
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